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Show TI M ES The Landing holds a Karaoke Night BY SARAH STOLL Hilltop Times correspondent Excited friends and performers gathered at the Hill Air Force Base Landing July 25 for an evening of food, drinks, and karaoke. The Landing hosted karaoke each Friday in July for interested participants to "Rock the Mic" and channel their "inner rock-star." On this Friday evening, the mic opened up at 5 p.m. and guests joined in on a special "Happy Birthday" performance for one lucky birthday guy. Throughout the rest of the evening they cheered each other on to the stage for performances of their favorite songs. Karaoke provides an excellent opportunity for those with base access to let off steam and en- joy an evening of creativity and fun. Performers sing solo or, if they are lucky, they can pull their friends on stage to join in on the fun! The song playlist features more than 10,000 songs for singers to choose from and accommodates all skill levels. For more information about upcoming events at The Landing visit their event calendar at: http://75thforcesupport.corn/ landing-calendar. Performers gathered at The Landing to "rock the mic" at karaoke night on Friday, July 25. Participants chose from more than 10,000 songs and enjoyed snacks and drinks throughout the evening. SARAH STOLL/Hilltop Times Assistance Fund may not hit 2014 goal NEW GUIDE BOOK BY JAMIE LAMPROS Hilltop Times correspondent HILL AIR FORCE BASE — If you're relocating to Hill Air Force Base or a relative newcomer, you have plenty of help to see you through the process. The Military Resource guide book provides essential information to all military personnel and families relocating to the base, said Hill public affairs director Andrea Mason. "As a newcomer, one can find _ out about registration, rules, maps, and the history of the installation and units on base. There is also a wealth of information regarding housing, employment, education and schools, health care and dental services, as well as community activities and recreation," Mason said. You can access the guidebook at http:// www.mybaseguide. corn/. Hard copies are also available for pick up at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 150. 2014 BY STAFF SGT. CARLIN LESLIE Air Force Public Affairs Agency OL-P WASHINGTON — In spite of persistent economic difficulties, active-duty and retired Airmen have contributed more than $6 million to the Air Force Assistance Fund, or AFAF, during this year's fund drive. Although the annual AFAF drive has yet to garner this year's $6.4 million goal, contributions continue to roll in from the 79 assistance fund campaigns around the world. Those donations, coupled with retiree and annuitant contributions, may make the difference, said Bill D'Avanzo, from the Air Force Personnel Center. According to 1st Lt. Ainslie A. Vizcarra, who along with 2nd Lt. Luke Dorlac served as Hill Air Force Base's points of contact for the 2014 AFAF that ran March-April, Hill ended short of its goal of $72,000 but did raise $44,751.43 toward the annual campaign. "It was a bit difficult financially," Lieutenant Vizcarra said of Hill AFB's 2014 campaign which was officially closed out in July. "With all the economic uncertainty going on in the military (budget cuts, force shaping, etc.), members were hesitant to donate a lot or even at - all." Even though the AFAF drive has closed for the active-duty See FUND I Page 10 WIZARD OF OZ Missoula Children's Theatre comes to Hill AFB BY DANA RIMINGTON Hilltop Times correspondent HILL AIR FORCE BASE — The nation's largest touring children's theatre will be making their annual pilgrimage to Hill Air Force Base during the second week in August, where an impromptu cast is put together, and after only a week of rehearsals, youth put on a play for community members. Hill AFB Youth Programs has hosted the Missoula Children's Theater for more than 10 years. "This Program gives youth the opportunity to express themselves through theater," said Drew Ulsh, Hill AFB Youth Programs Assistant Director. "If youth have had any interest in the performing arts, this is a great opportunity to try it." The theatre group has been traveling for more than 40 years from their home base in Missoula, Mont. across the country and to Japan, visiting nearly 1,200 communities with their 44 teams of tour actors and directors. In the past years, HAFB has had more than 30 youth participate in each play. This year's production will be the Wizard of Oz. Youth wanting to participate can sign up at Hill AFB Youth Programs Bldg. 883. The cost is $30 for youth program members and $35 for non-members. Auditions will be held on Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. in the Youth Center gym. All youth enrolled will have a part in the play. MCT shows are original adaptations of classic children's stories and fairytales, with a twist. Youth will also be able to participate in three enrichment workshops during the week, presented by the tour actors and directors. MCT officials say children who participate in the unique education project learn about creativity, gain social skills, goal achievement, communication skills, and build self-esteem. MCT's mission is the development of life skills in children through participation in the performing arts. |