Biggest Loser
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is sponsoring the Biggest Loser contest Sunday through April 15. First prize is $1,500, second prize is a three day, two night, ocean-front vacation getaway to Myrtle Beach, S.C. and $200 spending cash. Third place winner gets $300 cash. Winners will be determined by total pounds, inches and body fat lost. The first 100 to register will be entered into a drawing to win an iPad2. Register at Pope Fitness Center or Ritz Epps Fitness Center or online at www.nucousa.com.

Luau book fair coming to Butner
The Butner Parent Teacher Association invites the public to their Luau Book Fair Family Night, Feb. 16, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Butner Primary PTA Room 36. To RSVP please email: Yes <http://new.evite.com/services/links/VQADG37LEK/y
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Teen Youth of the Year
Tolson Youth Activities Center is sponsoring Teen Youth of the Year, April 13 and 14. Youth may pick up a nomination packet at the Tolson center. Cut off date for application and essays is March 19. This event is free for CYSS entrollees ages 14 through 18. For more information, call 396-5437.

Romantic getaway
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is sponsoring a Valentine’s Day special, Feb. 11 and 12, at Smith Lake Recreation Area Campground cabins.

Check in is Feb. 11, 1 p.m. and check out is Feb. 12, noon. The fee is $125. Fee includes overnight stay, spa treatments, transportation, catered, in-cabin dinner for two, Sunday morning breakfast and a keepsake.

A motivational speaker will also attend this event.

Reservation is not guaranteed until registration is paid in full. Registration ends Feb. 3. To register or for more information, visit www.fortbraggmwr.com.

Community readiness training
Family readiness group essentials training will be held March 22, from 6 to 9 p.m., and Feb. 16 and March 1, from 9 a.m. to noon.

FRG key caller training will be held Feb. 14 and March 27, from 6 to 7 p.m., and Feb. 28 and March 13, from 9 to 10 a.m. FRG treasurer training will be Feb. 14, 9 to 11 a.m., and March 13, from 6 to 7 p.m. CO/RD FRG training will be held Feb. 28 and March 20, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

FRG power course (all three training courses in one) will be held Feb. 22 and March 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For FRG weekend training (essentials/key caller/treasurer) call 432-3742.

All training will be held in the FRG Center in the Soldier Support Center. Registration is required. Please call 432-3742 for details or go to www.fortbraggmwr.com. Free, limited childcare is available with advanced registration. Children must be registered with CYSS a minimum of seven days before the class start date.

Soldier and Family Assistance Center
Located on the fifth floor of the Soldier Support Center, it’s available to Soldiers in the Warrior Transition Battalion. Soldiers from the WTB can get help with finances, budgeting, legal assistance, chaplain assistance, military personnel issues, employment or answer questions about childcare. For more information, call Martha Brown at 643-6652.

Maternity Fair scheduled
Womack Army Medical Center sponsors a Maternity Fair on March 17, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the clinic mall entrance. 

Information regarding the following will be available: childbirth education, midwifery services, car seat safety, women infant and children, pregnant Soldier program, breastfeeding Information, nutrition care, new parent support program, baby basics, infant massage, TRICARE, customer relations, vaccine healthcare center, Dads 101, how to soothe a crying baby info, American Red Cross, labor and delivery tours, mother baby unit, neonatal intensive care unit, social work, breast awareness, centering and Fort Bragg Fire Department.

For more information, please call 907-7349 or 907-6198.

February holiday hours
Womack Army Medical Center primary care and specialty clinics will be closed on Feb. 17, for a training holiday and on Feb. 20, for President’s Day. This includes Clark Health Clinic, Joel Health and Dental Clinic, Pope Health Clinic, Robinson Health Clinic, Womack Family Medicine Clinic, and our specialty care clinics.

The Fayetteville and Hope Mills Community Based Clinics will be open on Feb. 17 and closed on Feb. 20.

The Consolidated Clinic will be open on Feb. 17, from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For an appointment, please call 907-2778.

The Emergency Department is always available for emergencies. To reach the Emergency Department, please call 911.

Mother Daughter Tea and Fashion Show is coming to town
The Armed Forces YMCA is hosting it’s annual Mother Daughter Tea and Fashion Show, This year the event will be offered on two days - March 10 and 11, each day from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at ASYMCA, Building 2-2411, Rodney Trail (on the corner of Woodruff and Jackson streets, next to the Thrift Shop.) Tickets are $10 ladies 11 years and older, and $5 for ladies 10 years and younger. There will be great food, goody bags and prizes.
All girls in attendance can model their outfit. Call 436-0500 for more information.