Around The Hill: ABA and Autism 101; COVID-19 vaccinations for everyone 16 and older; Drug Take Back Day
ABA and Autism 101
This virtual class, offered from 5:30-7 p.m. April 22, will include defining behavior, language, and socialization characteristics of Autism and how Applied Behavior Analysis will work on areas of deficit and concern. Attending families will receive a free autism planner. To register, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 801-777-4681.
COVID-19 vaccinations for everyone 16 and older
The 75th Medical Group now offers the COVID-19 vaccination to all active duty, federal employees to include civilian and contract and Tricare beneficiaries over age 16. Vaccines will be available based upon supply. To schedule an appointment, log into https://informatics-stage.health.mil/COVAX. For more information, email usaf.hill.75-mdg.mbx.mcc@mail.mil.
Drug Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24 at Hill AFB Commissary and Exchange. This program aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means to dispose of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. The DEA hopes the supply of unused pharmaceutical controlled substances in the home will decrease, thereby reducing the risk of addiction or harm. For more information or questions, contact Security Forces Criminal Investigations at 801-777-7891.
AFMC virtual town Hall event
AFMC leaders will host a command-wide online town hall from noon-1:30 p.m. on April 27. The event will be recorded and livestreamed on CVR Teams. Widespread virtual attendance is encouraged. You can submit questions for leadership prior to the event by email to AFMC.PA.workflow@us.af.mil by April 20. Questions can be submitted during the event, but early submissions increase the likelihood of being addressed.
Dorm Airmen eat free
A food truck event featuring Wimpy and Fritz, Shylo’s Café and Dankine Grindz happensfrom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at the
Airman Recreation Center parking lot, building 524. The event is open to all, but dorm airmen will eat for free courtesy of the First Sergeant Council.
AFRL Inspire virtual livestream event
This year’s AFRL Inspire virtual livestream event us at noon local time on April 28. Tune into the Facebook livestream at https://www.facebook.com/AFResearchLab. Special guest speaker is Dr. Joel B. Mozer, U.S. Space Force chief scientist. For more information, log into https://afresearchlab.com/events/afrl-inspire.
Ditch the Dorm Workshop
Moving out of the dorm? Sign up for this virtual class, offered from 10-11:30 a.m. April 30, to learn about finances, leases, applications and the moving process. Registration is required in advance through the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 801-777-4681.
Month of the Military Child Coloring Contest
Dependent military children 11 years and younger can color a coloring page for an opportunity to have their artwork printed on reusable commissary grocery bags. Entries are accepted at the Hill Commissary Customer Service office until April 30. For contest rules and for the downloadable image to color, visit www.commissaries.com/color.
AFSC Chapter 1163 Golf Tournament
The AFSA annual golf tournament begins at 8 a.m. May 7 at Sun Hills Golf Course. The cost is $65 per golfer / $260 per team, which includes a golf cart, bucket of range balls and lunch. For more information or to register your team member’s names, email hill.1163@us.af.mil.
Virtual transitioning career fair
A virtual career fair for veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18. The fair is designed to connect employers with skilled veterans, military spouses and military members transitioning out of the service, reserve and guard and will offer real-time engagement and one-on-one interactions with company representatives. Employers will be looking to fill positions not only locally, but also across the region and nationally. Register at rmvets.com/NationalEvent.
DFAC open to civilian employees and moving
Hillcrest Dining Facility is now open to DoD Civilian Employees for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check out the current menu and operating hours at https://75fss.com/dfacs/. The dining facility will also make a temporary move to The Landing in building 450 beginning May 3 to make repairs to the facility’s infrastructure including ceilings, floors and drains.
FSS event alert
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The Exchange is hiring
Hourly opportunities are available at the Main Exchange and Food Court. Vacancies for shift manager, retail customer associates, firearms supervisor, and food service. Apply at www.applymyexchange.com.
Hubbard Golf Course Café
The April Lunch special features an apple wood-smoked pulled pork sandwich, served with pickles on a toasted bun, with fries and soda for $9. The Hubbard Golf Course Café is open from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 801-777-3272 to order for pick-up.
Strikes Café April special
Try the Strikes Gutter Burger at the Bowling Center for $7.50. Includes 1/3 lb. burger, fried egg, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and mayo. Order in advance by calling the Bowling Center at 801-777-6565. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. on Saturday.