Fort Riley’s annual Customer Service Assessment began Aug. 30 and will continue to be available online at www.mymilitaryvoice.org until Sept. 26. The assessment collects feedback from leaders, Soldiers, Family members, civilians, retirees and veterans on the delivery of garrison services.

The Housing Services Office will host a free Home Buying Seminar from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 at Riley’s Conference Center. If you want to buy a house now or in five years, come learn about the process from area professionals. Reserve your spot today by calling 785-239-3525.

The next Sgt. Audie Murphy Club meeting is at noon Sept. 14 at Building 7856 on Drum Street.

The next Sgt. Audie Murphy Club board is Sept. 24 at Building 580. All packets must be completed and turned into the Division command sergeant major’s office by Ssept. 16. Board packet requirements are on the Fort Riley website under the SAMC link.

Thanks to funding provided by the Army Family Covenant, Fort Riley has launched a new e-mail notification service. Sign up for “In Touch with Fort Riley” to get information about upcoming events or services on post and in the surrounding communities. To register, visit www.riley.army.mil and complete the form linked on the homepage.

Those wishing to receive an e-edition or a paper edition of the 1st Infantry Division Post newspaper can follow these steps to subscribe: Visit www.1divpost.com. Click on the “View eEditions” button on the left-hand column. When the new screen opens, click the “Subscribe” button, followed by the “Register” button to fill out the form data. For a paper edition, be sure to check the box next to “Request Mail Delivery.” Click on “Register now” to complete. For more information, contact Flavia Hulsey, 1st Inf. Div. Post editor, at 785-239-8854.

Bring your dogs to Speedos and Fidos 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at Custer Hill Pool. Owners must show proof of current shot records and local registration. This event is free and open to all ID card holders. For more information, call 785-239-2172.

The USO will host No Dough Dinners from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and Sept. 30 at Building 7856 on Drum Street on Custer Hill. The dinner is free and open to all servicemembers on active status and their Families.

Free Ages and Stages, Vision and Hearing Assessments will be open to children Sept. 15 and Nov. 17. This event is free and open to all military Families who have children from birth to kindergarten. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 785-239-9435 and ask for the New Parent Support Program or Exceptional Family Member Program, or call Geary County Infant Toddler Services at 785-717-4130.

Theater of War will return to Fort Riley Sept. 16 for two shows: a 1 p.m. show at Barlow Theater, Fort Riley; and a 6 p.m. show at Nichols Hall, Kansas State University.
Theater of War is an innovative project that presents readings of ancient Greek plays as a catalyst for town hall discussions about the challenges faced by service members, veterans and their Families today. Each show will be followed by a panel discussion with audience participation about the challenges faced by combat veterans returning from war.
Admission is free, but seating is limited. For more information, contact Mark Musleh at mark.musleh@us.army.mil or 785-239-9433.

The Resilient Spouse Academy will take place Sept. 13-17 and Oct. 18-22. This is a five-day training and will take place at the ACS Annex, 1020 Huebner Rd. Child care is available, and if you have children in school CDC will make arrangements to pick your child up from school if you attend this training.
The training includes ASIST suicide prevention (16 hours), Master Resilience (8 hours), response to violence (2 hours) and financial readiness training (14 hours). If you are interested in this training, or have questions contact the Deployment and Mobilization Family Readiness Program at 785-239-9435 or e-mail rile.dmwracs@conus.army.mil.

The Enlisted Spouses Club will host a homemade 1950s crazy hat contest and silent auction from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at J’s 1950s Diner in Junction City.
A $5 entry fee will be charged, and silent auction tickets can be purchased one for $1 or five for $3. There will be free appetizers and drinks. RSVP by Sept. 15 to escpresident@ hotmail.com

The commissary will have a Case Lot Sale Sept. 24 to 25. The commissary is located in Building 2310 on Trooper Drive. For more information, visit www.commissaries.com or call 785-239-6621.

Picerne Military Housing will host its fifth annual Resident Carnival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at the field next to Rally Point.
Entertainment includes Picerne’s Game Show Challenge, Bingo, clown car rides, Water Wars, caricature artists, a lollipop walk, numerous games with prizes, a climbing wall, crafts, inflatables, interactive demonstrations and more. All of the activities and food are free for Picerne Military Housing residents.
Additional activities include a Tractor Pedal Pull and Picerne’s Construction Kid Zone. The construction zone will feature construction kits for children, a drawing for a child’s picnic table and play table set, as well as, additional activities.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No pets, please.
For additional information about the Resident Carnival contact your Neighborhood Office or call 785-717-2200. 

Kansas City Chiefs Football – Monday Night Football makes its long-awaited return to Kansas City as the Chiefs officially celebrate the grand opening of the New Arrowhead with a national primetime audience at 9:15 pm Sep 13 vs. the San Diego Chargers. Limited tickets are available for the following home games:
Sept. 26 San Francisco 49ers, noon
Oct. 24 Jacksonville Jaguars, noon
Oct. 31 Buffalo Bills, noon
Nov. 21 Arizona Cardinals, noon
Dec. 5 Denver Broncos, noon
Dec. 26 Tennessee Titans, noon
Jan. 2 Oakland Raiders, noon
For more information, call 785-239-5614 or 785-239-4415.

The Custer Hill Golf Course will host, “Get Golf Ready,” a five-day clinic from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 13 through 17. Participants will learn orientation, history, etiquette, setup, grip, stance and aim.
The course includes a tournament. Cost is $99.
For more information or to register, call 785-784-6000.

The Combined Federal Campaign Golf Tournament will be Sept. 17 at Custer Hill Golf Course. Registration and sign in for the four-person scramble will begin at 9 a.m., and play will kickoff at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start. Entry fee is $50 per player and includes green fees, cart, lunch and prizes. All proceeds will benefit the 2010 Fort Riley CFC. For more information, call 785-784-6000.

The 2010 Fort Riley Deer Fact Sheet is now available online at the Fort Riley web page www.riley.army.mil under Recreation then Outdoor Recreation. Hard copies also are available at the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Office, Building 407, Pershing Court.

A Fort Riley Soldier is organizing a soccer tournament. Those interested in participating or who would like to help get the word out, e-mail Sgt. Knight at knightwho@yahoo.com.

As weather permits, Fort Riley’s Skeet and Trap Range is open from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. For more information on the range, call the Outdoor Recreation Center at 785-239-2363.

SKIES Unlimited offers youth classes including judo, hip hop dance, ballet, tumbling, golf, horse riding, intro to tap and modern dance and more. Register for SKIES classes at Parent Central, Building 6620 Normandy Dr. For more information, call 785-240-2874 or 785-239-4847.

SKIES is looking for instructors for its School of Fine Arts, Recreation and Leisure; School of Sports, Fitness and Health; School of Academic Skills, Mentoring and Intervention; and School of Life Skills, Citizenship and Leadership. Flexible afternoon and evening hours are available. For more information, call Erin Sullivan at 785-239-2874.

The Automotive Skills Center offers a basic automotive repair class from 6 to 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month. An advanced repair class is offered from 6 to 7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month. For more information, visit www.rileymwr.com or call 785-239-9764.

The Warrior Zone is open in Building 8067 on Custer Hill. Soldiers are invited to enjoy X-Box 360 and various Internet games. The Warrior Zone has free Wi-Fi, pool tables, card tables and a movie theater. The snack bar will feature Starbucks, pastries, sandwiches, salads and desserts. A bar will feature a variety of beer. For more information, call 785-226-4447.

The Custer Hill Golf Course Driving Range is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. After hours an automatic ball dispenser, located on the back side of the club house, is available. For more information, call 785-784-6000.

Visit www.riley.army.mil/AreaInfo/ for links to attractions and events in the Central Flint Hills Region, or visit www.rileymwr.com and click on the Fort Riley and Central Flint Hills Region Calendar.

Junction City

Event: Touch-A-Truck Day
When: 10 a.m. Sept. 18
Where: Goody’s Plaza
Get up close and personal with farm, construction, utility, safety, public works and many other “Things That Go” at this event. Here kids can take the wheel, honk the horn and get a feeling for what it’s like to drive the big rigs. For more information, call 785-238-4311.

Event: YPJC All Night Softball Showdown
When: 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sept. 18-19
Where: Junction City Chamber of Commerce
The Young Professionals of Junction City are having an all-night softball tournament. Rain or shine. Come out and play some softball, eat some food or watch the game. All are welcome. It will be a double-elimination tourney. Teams can pick up registration forms at the JC Chamber of Commerce, 701 N. Jefferson St. For more information, call 785-761-4836.

Kansas City

Event: Kansas Lottery 150
When: 4 p.m. Sept. 30
Where: Kansas Speedway
The ARCA RE/MAX Series returns for the Kansas Lottery 150. Each race weekend, some 82,000 people sit in the speedway’s distinct purple and yellow grandstand to watch their favorite drivers compete. Another 10,000 or more people watch from the comfort of their motorcoaches parked in the track’s massive infield. For more information, visit www.kansasspeedway.com.

Event: Kansas City Renaissance Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Through Oct. 11
Where: Bonner Springs, Kan.
The 16th century village invites guests to be a part of history whether it is learning a dance with gypsies, assisting Bob the Incredible Juggler, shooting arrows with the Black Archers or listening to Fairy Tales in the Enchanted Children’s Realm. Admission is $17.95 adults and $8.95 children. For more information, visit www.kcrenfest.com.