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Community Calendar

ONGOING Fort Irwin Spouse Earns Full
University Scholarship
Army & Air Force Exchange provides “You Made the Grade” cou-
pon booklet for free products and discounted o ers for students in Judy Lee, spouse of a Fort Irwin Soldier, was recently life in California.
grades 1-12 who maintain a “B” or better grade average. Contact awarded a full scholarship from the American Freedom She had previously
the Fort Irwin Exchange for more information at 386-1500. Foundation and Kaplan University to pursue her dream completed a medi-
career. “Working as a forensic pathologist is my dream cal assistant associ-
JULY 4 job,” Lee said. ate degree program.
Coming from a fam-
Fort Irwin will not be hosting a celebration on July 4th due to After researching for online criminal justice programs, ily of academics who
block leave. Lee came across Kaplan University. When complet- valued education
Celebrations in the local communities are free and open to the ing the enrollment process, Lee talked with a Kaplan highly, Lee devel-
public. ose celebrations include: University financial aid advisor who told her about the oped an early in-
Barstow: 19th Annual Fireworks Spectacular – July 4th, Robert Kaplan University/American Freedom Foundation (AFF) terest in sciences,
A. Sessions Memorial Park, Events begin at 5 p.m. with Fireworks Scholarship Program. especially human
at 9 p.m. anatomy, fueling
Apple Valley: 19th Annual Freedom Festival. Entertainment The American Freedom Foundation scholarship will her focus in forensic
including live music, food, beer garden, games and shopping completely cover the costs of Lee’s Kaplan University medicine. “Being a voice for people who cannot speak for
available. Simulcast to be aired on FM 100.7. Events begin at 2 classes. The scholarship program is a partnership between themselves, telling authorities what happened to them,
p.m. with Fireworks at 9 p.m. the foundation and Kaplan University, to offer scholar- when they can no longer speak for themselves, that’s what
Victorville: Fireworks Show at the Fairgrounds in Victorville. ships to current and prior U.S military service members, I can be passionate about.” Lee said.
Fireworks to begin at 9 p.m. with music and announcements on Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees and
FM 103.1 available. their family members. She credits her children and husband as her motiva-
tion for continuing her education. “I want my kids to be
FIREWORKS ALERT The foundation provides up to a thousand partial proud of me and know that no matter what obstacle you
tuition scholarships to qualified students to complete encounter, if you work hard, you can achieve your goals.”
Possession of any type of reworks, including “safe and sane” an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at Kaplan University.
reworks, is against the law in any unincorporated area of San As an additional incentive, up to twenty students in Asked what she would say to anyone who wants to
Bernardino County to include Fort Irwin. In the event a re oc- the pool of partial scholarship winners may be awarded further their education, Lee replied, “Just do it. If you’re
curs due to the unsafe use of reworks, the responsible persons full scholarships from the foundation, if they receive at not sure how, just go and talk to someone at the school.
are likely to face criminal charges and be held liable for damages. least a 3.9 grade point average during their first term of They will help you.” Lee hopes to finish her bachelor’s
enrollment at Kaplan. Lee’s scholarship has an estimated degree in about two and a half years.
JULY 22 value of about $45,000 a year.

Back to school fashion show 1600-1800 at the Exchange. Color- Lee, originally from Korea, has spent most of her
ing contest, face painting and spin the wheel.
July 2016 Middle School and Teen Center Events:

• Jul. 1 Youth Fun / Teen Choice/ Middle School News • Jul 21 Middle School News/ MST eld trip to Warner
• Jul. 2 Fine Art Bros Studio
• Jul. 7 MST eld trip to Medieval Times • Jul. 22 Youth Fun / Teen Choice
• Jul. 8 Youth Fun / Teen Choice • Jul. 23 Fine Art
• Jul. 9 Fine Art • Jul. 25 MST eld trip to Universal Studios Hollywood
• Jul. 15 Youth Fun / Teen Choice • Jul. 29 Youth Fun / Teen Choice
• Jul. 16 Fine Art • Jul. 30 Fine Art

JULY 23 July 1 July 15
7 p.m. The Nice Guy (R) 7 p.m. Me before You (PG-13)
Summer Jam – 5 to 10 pm Army eld. Summer is here and it’s July 2 July 16
time to party at Army Field. Featuring Liquid Blue and DJ Hapa. 4 p.m. Finding Dory (PG) 4 p.m. Finding Dory (PG)
Activities include: food trucks, craft vendors, bounce houses, water 7 p.m. Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (R) 7 p.m. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (R)
slides and more. Fun for the whole family! July 3 July 17
7 p.m. Alice Through the looking Glass (PG) 7 p.m. X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED July 8 July 22
7 p.m. X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13) 7 p.m. Star Trek: Beyond (PG-13)
Volunteer families needed to act as displaced families that have July 9 July 23
been relocated to the Family Assistance Center. Volunteers will 4 p.m. The angry birds Movie (PG) 7 p.m. Star Trek: Beyond (PG-13)
be trained on their roles. All family members are welcome to 7 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (PG-13) July 24
include your pets TO SIGN UP: Call ACS at (760) 380- 8422 July 10 7 p.m. Star Trek: Beyond (PG-13)
to get placed on volunteer list. You will be contacted for brie ng 7 p.m. X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13)
and training prior to the actual exercise.
Tickets: Adult - $5.00/3D-$7.00, Children 6-11 - $2.50/3D-$4.50 Five and Under are FREE. This schedule is subject to change at the last minute
to accommodate changes in movies and free showings. ID cards are required from all personnel not in uniform when purchasing movie tickets. For

more information and movie updates, call 380-3490.

For more information go to www.irwin.army.mil