Fairchild Briefs and Education Briefs Published Jan. 15, 2008 FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- The following is a list of upcoming Fairchild events and other pertinent 92nd Air Refueling Wing information. Education briefs are located at the bottom of the page. Highlighted Events: Jan. 17: Tops in Blue Tops in Blue, the Air Force's expeditionary entertainment unit, is scheduled to perform at the Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights, Wash., Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Tops in Blue is an all active-duty special unit comprised of 35 talented vocalists, musicians and dancers. For those with base access, transportation will be provided from the Deel Community Center. The first bus will depart at 5:45 p.m. Call 247-2619 for more information. Upcoming Events Jan. 16 - Jan. 23: Jan. 17: Palace Chase briefing There will be a Palace Chase briefing Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. in the MPF conference room (building 2245, room 227A). The briefing is open to all ranks and will include general information about the benefits of the Air Force Reserve and will include a tutorial on the "Virtual Application" process. Palace Chase is an early release program which allows active duty personnel to transfer to the Air Force Reserve before their established date of separation. For more information about this briefing, the Palace Chase program, or the Air Force Reserve, please call Master Sgt. Kenneth Toon at 247-2976. Jan. 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Ceremony A Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Ceremony will take place Jan. 18 at the base Chapel at 3 p.m. Dress is uniform of the day for military personnel and casual for civilian personnel. Jan. 18: 92nd MDG Sponsor Night The 92nd Medical Group Sponsor Night is scheduled for Jan. 18. The theme for the event is "Totally Awesome 80's." There will be various games, a best dressed contest, 80's themed Guitar Hero, raffle and 80's music. Jan. 23: Blood Drive The Inland Northwest Blood Center will host a blood drive Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Base Exchange. All donors will receive a special edition military T-shirt as a special thank you for making a difference in the community. You can schedule an appointment by calling 247-4093 or e-mailing vicki.marcus@fairchild.af.mil. Ongoing Notifications: U.S. Air Force Services Survey Take the Services survey today and help improve Services for tomorrow. Air Force Services is conducting its annual Customer Feedback Survey to gauge how Services activities are meeting the needs and desires of their customers. By spending less than 10 minutes on our Services survey, you can help us understand how well we're meeting your needs now and how we can better meet your needs in the future. Feedback is needed by Jan. 31. Go to www.usafservue.com/2008FeedbackSurvey to take the survey. Auto Hobby New Hours of Operation The Auto Hobby Center now has new hours of operation. They will be open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be closed Sunday and Monday. Call 247-2310 for more information. In case of inclement weather Reminders, advisements and warnings are being spread throughout the region with winter weather on its way. In the case of inclement weather this winter, call 247-5100 for base information regarding closures and manning issues. Space Available travel for dependents of deployed military members In recognition of sustained efforts of the spouses and dependent children of our deployed military members, when the military member's deployment is for 120 consecutive days or more, spouses and dependent children are authorized to travel Space-A, unaccompanied in Category IV. Youth Center The Youth Center is looking for volunteer basketball game referees. Training will be provided. Call Ryan Frost at 247-9622 for more information. New prices at Club Fairchild Club Fairchild now has new lunch prices. Call 244-3622 for more information