January 2012

Pro Bowl Ohana Day at Aloha Stadium Saturday, January 28 9am - Noon.
On Saturday, January 28, Aloha Stadium will be open at 9am and is giving everyone a chance to see their favorite Pro Bowlers practice and cheerleaders and mascots entertain! Free transportation will be available from Schofield and Fort Shafter, register only at himwr.com beginning January 4, spaces is limited and on a first come first serve basis. The event is free and open to the public, registration is only required for transportation.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Join your Blue Star Card friends on our latest Walk off the Wait at Kaena Fire Break Road on Tuesday, January 10. This moderate hike at the western most tip of the island will last an estimated three hours so be sure to bring lots of water and sunscreen. Limited transportation will be leaving the Schofield Barracks parking lot at 8:30 am and returning around 1:00 pm. Registration is required so call 655-0002 or email Amanda.P.Montgomery@us.army.mil to sign up today! Blue Star Card Bake Off & Coupon Exchange, January 16 - Community Center Calling all Coupon Divas and Culinary Masters! The latest Blue Star Card Bake Off and Coupon Exchange will take place on Monday, January 16 from 11:00 am 1:00 pm at the Porter Community Center. Show off you baking skills with a dessert featuring this months key ingredient, Peanut Butter. Dont bake? Just come out to trade coupons with your BSC pals and sample the treats to vote for the best tasting! The winner will be next months featured recipe. For more information or to just let us know you are coming call 655-0002 or email Amanda.P.Montgomery@us.army.mil.

THE BIG

Walk off the Wait: Kaena Fire Break Road, January 10

Big R: Ice Skating - January 26 Ice Palace Back by popular demand, Blue Star Card in inviting you to count down another month of deployment on Thursday, January 26 from 7:00 9:00 pm at the Ice Palace. BSC families will receive free admission to the skating rink and can feel like they are in a winter wonderland while on a tropical island. Limited transportation will be leaving for the Schofield Bowling Center parking lot at 6:15 pm. Space is limited and registration is required. Call 655-0002 to sign up or email amanda.p.montgomery@us.army.mil by January 20.

Whats coming up in the month of February

February 14 BSC Bake off & Coupon Exchange February 22 Eddies Birthday Party February 24 Big R

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Are you on Facebook?

So are we! Friend Bluestarcard Hawaii to stay connected with all of your BSC pals, learn the latest news about events and discounts. Also, check the Blue Star Card Facebook page periodically for specials perks.

Spouses of deployed Soldiers are eligible to sign up for a Blue Star Card, which will give you discounts at FMWR facilities, activities and special events. Your Blue Star Card will be valid throughout the entire deployment. To get your card, visit Army Community Service on Schofield Barracks or Fort Shafter.
Schofield Barracks ACS, BLDG 2091 M, Th, F 7:30 am - 4:00 pm T, W 7:30 am - 9:00 pm Phone: 655-4227 Fort Shafter ACS, BLDG 330 M-F 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Phone: 438-9285

Blue Star Card Email List

Are you a Blue Star Card holder but not receiving FMWR email updates? If so please email amanda.p.montgomery@us.army.mil so we can register your email address for Blue Star Card updates.

Do you have a great idea for the next Blue Star Card Event? If so, let us know! Send an email to amanda.p.montgomery@us.army.mil with your ideas.

Parents Night Out

Parents Night Out will be held January 7 (AMR CDC and AMR Youth Center), January 21 (Schofield CDC and Schofield School Age Center). For more information on Parents Night Out or to make a reservation, call the Schofield Barracks CYS Services Registration Office at 655-5314 or the AMR Registration Office at 833-5393. Blue Star Card holders can use their 16 free hours for the month toward Parents Night Out!

Star Recipe of the Month:

November Bake - Off Winner: Eliane Evers

Health and Fitness Center Kids on Site Information:

The Kids on Site care for the Health and Fitness center will remain free for valid Blue Star Card holders, Mon.-Fri., 8-11 a.m., at Kaala Community Activities Center, Bldg. 556. Registration is required. For more information please call 655-8628. This does not count against your 16 free hours of care.

INGREDIENTS
12 Nilla cookies 4 oz of whipped cream cheese 2 Eggs 1 Teaspoon of pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy 2 Tablespoon milk

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 325F. 2. Place 1 nilla cookie in each cupcake sleeve to act as your crust. 3. Combine the cream cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, milk and half of the crushed peppermint candy. 4. Pour the mixture on top of each nilla cookie. 5. Bake for 10 minutes for 325F. 6. Cool for 1 minute and use the rest of the crushed peppermint candy to decorate the cheesecake bite.

Blue Star Recipes Spice up deployment! Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share with fellow Blue Star Card holders? If so, let us know! Please send your submissions to Amanda.P.Montgomery@us.army.mil. Each month, a new recipe will be selected for publication. The Blue Star Card holder who submits the lucky recipe chosen will have the option to have their name published with their culinary creation.

Helpful Phone Numbers

For more information on Deployment, Special Events, Activities, Blue Star Card and FMWR facilities log onto www.himwr.com

ACS/AER ACS Toll Free Military Police Military Information FMWR Deployment Program Information

(808) 655-4227 (877) 406-2148 (808) 655-5555 (808) 449-7110 (808) 655-0002

We want your feedback! Visit http://www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/survey_central.asp and take the Blue Star Card Survey. Your feedback can help us improve our program and provide activities you would enjoy the most.