News Briefs

Published March 7, 2008

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- MOSC Bazaar Volunteers Needed: Volunteers are needed for the MOSC Far East Bazaar scheduled for March 29 and 30. Volunteers will receive a letter of appreciation, snacks, pre-shop session on Saturday, and will be entered into daily door prize drawings. Funds raised from the MOSC Bazaar go towards raising the quality of life in the local and military communities. To volunteer, call Patty Mayers at 222-9523 or e-mail fareastbazaar@yahoo.com.

Baby Salmon Release: The 12th annual Baby Salmon release is scheduled for March 22, in conjunction with Earth Day. Participate in the event by helping to pick up trash, watch the release of the baby salmon, and attend a potluck luncheon. For more information and to sign-up, call the Family Readiness Center at 226-4735.

Indoor Running Track: The indoor running track in Building 949 is now open for use. Please use caution when running in the area.

New Flat-Rate Boxes: The U.S. Postal Service has designed a new flat-rate box. The box is 50 percent larger and costs $10.95 to send to APO/FPO addresses, this is a $2 discount on the normal price. Please note that the discounted rate is only for mail originating from the United States to APO/FPO addresses.