Sheppard Weekly Update: 5.08.23 Published May 8, 2023 By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee 82d TRW Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Good morning Team Sheppard, You must use the following link to submit your announcements: WEEKLY BRIEF SUBMISSION *DUE NLT 1300 EVERY WEDNESDAY* The Public Affairs photo studio is by APPOINTMENT ONLY Provide direct feedback to the installation command by clicking here (use a personal device to access link) ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH Lumpia Lessons - 10 May, 1130, at Landing Zone. Sign up and reserve your spot to learn how to make Lumpia. Cooking Demons- 11 May, 1700, at Landing Zone. Learn how to make Larb moo: Thai Ground Pork Salad. Don’t forget to reserve your spot for this unique Thai dish. Culture Expo- 19 May, 1100 to 1300, at Event Center. Our main event will be a Culture Expo of music, food, and entertainment from Grace Hula Company. Please join us in celebrating the diverse culture of team Sheppard through sharing of food made from members of team Sheppard. FROM THE 82d SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON IAW SAFBI 31-218, 4.15.11.1 - unless otherwise posted the base speed limit is 25 miles per hour (MPH). FROM THE PITSENBARGER FITNESS CENTER Registration for 24/7 access is available at Pitsenbarger Fitness Center beginning 21 April 2023. Even if already registered at Levitow Fitness Center, patrons (AiTs are excluded from 24/7 access) desiring access at Pitsenbarger FC must register at each facility. FROM SFS – BIRDIES FOR THE BADGES GOLF SCRAMBLE Play golf for 2023 Police Week (proceeds support the Defenders Council) When: Wednesday, May 17 Where: Weeks Park Golf Course Submit teams and pay by May 8 Tickets can be purchased here: https://app.promotix.com/events/details/Birdies-For-the-Badges-Gold-Scramble-tickets POC: Chris Daniel 940.704.2486 or Kevin Byrd 940.447.1974 *This is a private organization. It is not a part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and it has no government status. FROM THE 82TRW EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE Inclusive Dialogue THEME: Guts and Grace in the Workplace (Shifting the paradigm of leadership to promote all traits equally, allowing members to bring their whole SELVES to work!) When: Tuesday, May 16 Where: Bldg 920 Room B300 Time: 12:00 pm Facilitator: TSgt Kamiya Kirkland FROM THE PITSENBARGER FITNESS CENTER Line dancing lessons offered at Pitsenbarger Fitness Center every other Wednesday: 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 1900-2000. FROM CIVIL ENGINEERING Reminder - Recycling of PLASTICS now includes #1 through #7, basically all plastics. In addition, cardboard, cans, glass, metals, paper (all), are recycled on SAFB. Did you know??? You can come to the recycling center Bldg 2140; just look for Bud & ReCee the orange/green tire mascots at the gate to greet you. You can drop off recyclables OR come see if you can take & repurpose items for free. You must check in with an employee. SAFETY CORNER – INSECT & CRITTER SAFETY Snakes, Spiders, and Raccoons-OH MY! With the days warming up, all the insects and critters that have been hibernating in our attics and walls will start to make their appearance. Be prepared and be safe around insects and critters this summer! Quick Tips Spiders? Did you say flame thrower? Ticks carry diseases; keep lawns mowed, wear insect repellent, and check animals regularly Seek medical treatment for severe reactions to bites and stings Wild animals, as cute as some of them are, they are not pet material Be cautious around stray cats and dogs Be snake safe…the strike distance is ½ the total length Be safe with pesticides, or just let the pro’s handle the problem! For more info: AFSEC-Insects & Critters FROM THE LANDING ZONE Vacation Bible School! "Pets Unleashed" Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) When: 12-14 July, 1700-2000 Go to https://vbspro.events/p/events/b10022 to register your child or to volunteer. Questions? Contact Heather Stewart at chosun2hs@gmail.com or Allyssa Rittenhouse at allyssarittenhouse@gmail.com What's Cooking? Master Chef Cooking Class Virtual Class with Master Chef Season 4 Winner, Luca Manfé 12 May: Fish Tacos 13 May: Crispy Salmon Skin 21 July: Braised Beef Short Ribs 22 July: Homemade Gnocchi Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) Sign up here: http://bitly.ws/DTBT For more information, contact Chaplain Gentry at joshua.gentry.6@us.af.mil AiT EVENTS AT THE LANDING ZONE: Pool Tournament When: 13 May at 1400 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil Karaoke Night When: Every Saturday at 1830 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil FROM THE MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER Upcoming Events @ the Military & Family Readiness Center May 8-12: Military Spouse Appreciation Day / 0900-1600 / FSS Gift Cards will be given out to Military Spouses, while supplies last / Stop in the M&FRC to get yours May 9: Smooth Move / 0900-1000 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/50/1683640800000 May 11 & 12: DOL Career & Credential Exploration / 0800-1600 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/51/1683810000000 FROM THE 82d TRW CVB Connect to Care Provider Training - 17 May 1300-1430 Join us to learn about a person-centered approach to ensure all individuals seeking care and support from an organization will not be turned away. Contact Bobbie Merrifield Carrion (bobbie.merrifield@us.af.mil) to sign up. Employee Assistance Program Webinars - For all Air and Space Force civilian employees and their families Managing Life’s Micro-Stressors May 10 @ 1:00 pm- Register here Balancing Your Financial & Emotional Wellbeing May 9 @ 11:00 am- Register here Balancing Your Financial & Emotional Wellbeing May 9 @ 2:00pm- Register here Supervisors’ Orientation to EAP May 9 @ 2:00pm- Join here VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • Christmas in Action WF http://www.christmasinactionwftx.org/home.aspx (940) 696-9393 • Habitat for Humanity https://www.habitatwf.com/ (940) 716-9300 • Meals on Wheels www.thekitchenwf.org (940) 322-6232 • The Arc of Wichita County https://thearcwctx.org/day-hab (940) 692-2303