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Most offices accross Fort Gordon will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 10 and 11. Visitors should call ahead to make sure an office is open. More ... The 434th Army Band and the Lakeside High School Symphonic Band, will be performing a Veterans Day Celebration Concert 7 p.m. Nov. 11 in Alexander Hall. Everyone is invited to participate. For additional information call (706) 791-2423. More ... Buy children's books (Kindergarten-8th grade) from 99 cents and up, Nov. 10 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the school. Join in for some early holiday shopping. For information call (706) 796-8428. More ... The Fort Gordon Massing of the Colors ceremony will be held 3 p.m. Nov. 16 in Alexander Hall. For information call (706) 791-3702. More ... The Housing Services Office will be closed on Nov. 17 to complete office renovations. The office is expecting to reopen Nov. 18. For information call (706)791-9658 More ... The Fort Gordon Burger King restaurant is closed due to minor damage sustained during a fire last weekend. Notice will be given concerning its reopening once repairs are completed. More ... The 42nd Annual Fort Gordon Christmas House opening ceremony will be 10 a.m. Nov. 24 in Gym 6, Building 21711. For information call (706) 791-3880. More ... Staff Sgt. Timothy Anderson knew he would be well taken care of when he had to go back to the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Active Duty Unit. "The hospital is great," said Anderson, who first arrived at the unit in 2005 and is back again receiving follow-up care for injuries he received in a motorcycle accident. More ... The tale of gamblers, a mission doll and a showgirl with a heart of gold will be staged to raise money for people with kidney disease this weekend. Guys and Dolls will be presented today through Sunday in Aiken as part of the Aiken Kidney Benefit. More ... When Michael Reed talks about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, he doesn't use a textbook. "When people start drinking at 15 years-old or younger, they are five times more likely to have problems. From personal experience, I know. More ... Graystone Ranch Wildlife Education Center will host its annual Fall Festival Nov.14-16. Throughout the weekend, there will be lots of exciting activities and games from, animal exhibits, petting zoo, 500 acres of nature trails, beach, hay rides, horse painting, pin the tail on a "real" donkey, cake walk, pie eating contest, horseshoe toss, sack races, More ... Area veterans continue their work of helping other veterans. On Oct. 31, members of Pinkerton-Williams Disabled American Veteran Chapter 18 set up a table at the Fort Gordon Commissary and PX for a fundraiser. More ... A number of ethics counselors have made inquiries about the "Heroes at Home" Sears Wish Registry Program. Although the original concept was found to be legally objectionable Sears made changes that removed the legal objection. Accordingly, Soldiers and their Families may now participate in the Sears Wish Registry Program. More ... The idea of babies signing makes good sense. A baby's motor skills develop way before his verbal skills, therefore a baby as young as seven months can use simple hand signals to communicate his needs many months before he is able to do it linguistically. More ... Military personnel from Fort Gordon will participate in CSRA Veterans Day activities, Nov. 6-12. Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Barr, the chief warrant officer of the U.S. Army Signal Center, will speak at the Korean War Veterans Center, Bath, S.C. at 2 p.m. on Nov. 8. More ... MANNHEIM, Germany - 5th Signal Command, headquartered on Funari Barracks, hosted a week-long signal summit from Oct. 27 to Oct. More ... Soldiers from the 63rd Signal Battalion greet Family members and friends as they return to Fort Gordon from deployment. Most of the battalion returned last month. These members returned Nov. 3. More ... The Youth Challenge Academy hosted its Family Day Nov. 1 at its campus on Fort Gordon. The day's events were kicked off at 9 a.m. with opening announcements and platoon performances. Family members, friends and YCA cadets had a host of activities to participate in together. More ... |
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