John W. Poillon Scholarship applications are available at the Army Education Center. Scholarships are open to high school seniors who are dependents of U.S. military members currently or within the past 24 months assigned to Fort Leavenworth, and U.S. government or Non-Appropriated Fund civilians currently employed at Fort Leavenworth. The application deadline is March 30.

The Army Career and Alumni Program Transition Assistance Program Workshop is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 22-24 at the Resiliency Center, 600 Thomas Ave. Topics of the workshop include learning the resumé writing process, cover letters, networking tips, interview techniques, how to conduct an effective job search and a veteran's benefit brief. For information call 684-2227/2591

Army Community Service offers numerous classes each week. This week’s include: Army Family Boot Camp Series today; Volunteer Registration and Orientation on Feb. 3; ISFAC (Inter Service Family Assistance Committee) and Enlisted Spouse Workshop on Feb. 6; Infant Massage, SHARP Support Group, and Love and Logic Series on Feb. 7; Checking Account Maintenance on Feb. 8; Playgroup at Harrold Youth Center, and Army Family Boot Camp Series on Feb. 9. For more information, call 684-2800.

February is Family Child Care Amnesty Month. People providing child care on post must be certified and approved if they are caring for children in their home on a regular basis for more than 10 hours per week. According to Army Regulation 608-10, all child care providers must be certified through Child, Youth and School Services Family Child Care program. Classes are monthly and certification is free. Register without penalty during the month of February. Call the Family Child Care program at 684-5129 for more information.

The 23rd annual National African-American read-in is at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 in the Jahn Room of the Leavenworth Public Library, 417 Spruce St. in Leavenworth. Interested participants can submit their reading or recitation information to (913) 660-9483 or e-mail leavenworthartsand-letters@yahoo.com no later than Feb. 5.

The Fort Leavenworth African-American/Black History Month celebration is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Frontier Conference Center, 350 Biddle Blvd. The cost of the luncheon is $10 and includes the guest speaker Dr. Bernadette Gray-Little, the first woman and first African-American chancellor of the University of Kansas. Individuals may attend the event without purchasing a meal ticket. For tickets and information, contact the Fort Leavenworth Equal Opportunity Office at 684-1692/1694 or a unit Equal Opportunity leader.

The Black History Month Extravaganza starts at 6 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade St. in Leavenworth. The event will feature exhibits and displays depicting important contributions African-Americans have made throughout the nation’s history. There will be live entertainment and a dinner buffet. For tickets and more information, contact Ron Coaxum at (913) 240-1908

The Hidden Art Locked Away art sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 4, with a preview from 4-8 p.m. Feb. 3, at Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade St. in Leavenworth. Artwork produced by inmates of the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks will be featured in the judged show and sale. The annual sale benefits the River City Community Players, a local theater group.

The Fort Leavenworth Veterinary Treatment (Stray) Facility at 831 McClellan Ave. will be open for a special Saturday adoption day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 25. Drop by to meet pets. Most currently available adoptable pets are listed on www.Petfinder.com. The VTF will also have a booth at PAIR Day Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Frontier Conference Center.

The Friends of the Frontier Army Museum are looking for volunteers to fill positions for the 2012-2013 Executive Board. Positions available are: President, vice president, treasurer, secretary, historian, historic homes tour chair, volunteer coordinator, membership, publicity chairman, parliamentarian, newsletter/webmaster, Command and General Staff College winter and summer representative, golf tournament chair, haunted homes tour chair and co-chair. The board meets the first Wednesday of the month at Frontier Army Museum. Anyone interested in serving on the board beginning in May can contact the parliamentarian through the FFAM website at www.ffam.us.

The Fort Leavenworth Thrift and Consignment Store will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Regular store hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Consignments are accepted until 1:30 p.m. The store is on the corner of Pope and Grant avenues.

Bell yearbook sales for Command and General Staff College Intermediate Level Education class 2012-01 have begun. Go to www.year bookordercenter.com and order number 17027. For more information or assistance, contact an ILE staff group yearbook representative.

All-hands meetings for all Installation Management Command personnel are at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Frontier Conference Center. Personnel only need to attend one session.
Shuttle bus services will be provided from the Adjutant General building at 861 McClellan Ave., the Directorate of Logistics and Public Works vehicle maintenance building at 811 McClellan Ave., the Garrison Headquarters at 290 Grant Ave., and the Transportation Office/Resiliency Center at 450 Pope Ave.
For the morning session, buses will depart AG at 9:05 and 9:30 a.m.; Vehicle Maintenance at 9:10 and 9:35a.m.; the Garrison Headquarters at 9:15 and 9:40 a.m.; and Transportation at 9:20 and 9:50 a.m.
For the afternoon session, buses will depart AG at 12:35 and 1 p.m.; Vehicle Maintenance at 12:40 and 1:20 p.m.; the Garrison Headquarters at 12:45 and 1:15 p.m.; and Transportation at 12:50 and 1:20 p.m.
Buses will make return trips following the meetings.

Harney Indoor Pool hours are: Lap swim is from 5-9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m Monday through Friday, and from 8-11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; swim lessons for children and adults are 9-11 a.m. and 1-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; open swim and family hours are 1-5 p.m. Saturday andSunday; water aerobics is from 9:15-10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, and 4:45-5:45 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. One lane is always available for lap swim. For more information, call 684-2190.

Army Community Service offers numerous classes each week. This week’s include: Army Family Boot Camp Series today; Volunteer Registration and Orientation on Jan. 27; EFMP Special Olympics Young Athletes Program on Jan. 28; Care Team Course, Interview Class, and Love and Logic Series on Jan. 31; Enhancing Resiliency in Children, Green Parenting Playgroup, Budgeting and Debt Reduction, Anger Management, and Deployment Brief on Feb. 1; Army Family Boot Camp Series and SOS Debt Management on Feb. 2. For more information, call 684-2800.

Registration for CYSS spring youth sports begins Feb. 6 and runs through March 6. The following sports are offered this season: Soccer for ages 5-15, cost is $40, season is from April 2 to May 17; Baseball for ages 5-12, cost is $40, season is from April 2 to May 17; Girls Kid Pitch Softball for ages 8-12, cost is $45, season is from April 2 to May 17; Smart Start Baseball for ages 3-5, cost is $20, season is from April 10 to May 15, with an optional participant kit for $36. Volunteer coaches are needed. Head coaches receive a free season for all their children. All players must be registered with CYSS and have an updated sports physical by the first practice. Go to Parent Central Services in the Resiliency Center (600 Thomas Ave.) to register with CYSS, then sign up to play at Parent Central, Harrold Youth Center or the Patch School-Age Services Building. For more information, call 684-7525/7526 or go to www.fortleavenwor thfmwr.com and click on CYSS and Youth Sports.

Post Activities Information and Registration (PAIR) Day is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Frontier Conference Center, 350 Biddle Blvd. PAIR Day is a one-stop shop for sign-ups and information on activities and organizations in the area. For more information, call 684-1830.

Like “Fort Leavenworth FMWR” on Facebook to receive exclusive coupons and discounts from FMWR’s sponsors, local businesses, restaurants and gift shops throughout the year. Facebook friends will also receive notifications about free tickets to sporting and comedy events as well as real-time updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 684-1654.

The Friends of the Frontier Army Museum Open House is from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Frontier Army Museum, 100 Reynolds Ave. Participants of this event will learn more about the history of Fort Leavenworth. Refreshments provided. Children can participate in an activity with a chance to win a prize. The museum has a new Disciplinary Barracks display. Anyone who becomes a FFAM member during this event will have a chance to win a print of “The Girl I Left Behind Me.” This event is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail membership@ffam.us.

The Fort Leavenworth Tax Assistance Center is open on the third floor of the Resiliency Center, 600 Thomas Ave. Weekday hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with special hours 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on three Saturdays: Jan. 28, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11. The tax center offers free preparation of federal and state tax returns for Soldiers, family members and retirees. Customers can park in designated spots in front of the Resiliency Center. Those with difficulty climbing stairs should call and make an appointment to meet with a tax center representative in an accessible area of the building. Contact the tax center at 684-4986.