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Nov. 17
— Army Community Service Resilience Book Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at ACS, Building 486. This will help service members and Families learn to cope and thrive with military life. This event is free and open to those 18 and older. For more information, call 573.596.0131, ext. 61671.

— Genesis Holiday Extravaganza, 6 to 8 p.m. at Hampton Inn in St. Robert. Activities include a wreath and basket auction and a tin pull. For more information, call 573.336.5121.

Through Dec. 9
— Letters from Santa will be available. Letters are $1 and will be personalized. For $2 your child will receive a letter and be registered for a drawing for a visit from Santa. Letters are for all ages and will be mailed on Dec. 16. Fund raised will support installation youth programs. Register at Pippin Youth Center. For more information, call 573.596.0131, ext. 60209.

Friday through Sunday
— Fourth Annual Best Christmas Pageant Ever, 8 p.m. Friday at Faith Baptist Church; 7 p.m. Saturday at Waynesville United Methodist Church and 2 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Gibson Baptist Church. Admission is a love offering at each performance. For more information, call 573.336.5121.

Nov. 19
— Fort Wood Community  Spouses’ Club Annual Holiday Craft and Antique Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nutter Field House. Santa is scheduled to arrive at 12:30 p.m. Shop for antiques and original handmade crafts. Edibles will be available for purchase from Santa’s Kitchen and Mrs. Claus’ Pantry. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and up. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

— Gone to Pieces Quilt Guild Quilt Show, themed “Honoring the Active Duty,” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Robert Community Center. See more than 100 quilts for judging. Two quilts and three baskets will be raffled. Admission is free. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or call 573.774.9990.

— Lebanon Christmas Parade, 11 a.m. For more information, call 417.588.3256 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

— Turkey Trot 5/10k, 9 a.m. at Davidson Fitness Center. Long-sleeved shirts will be given to all paid participants. Pre-registration is $20 and day of registration is $30. Pre-registration deadline was Nov. 15. Register at DFC or online at leonardwood.armymwr.com. For more information, call 573.596.0131, ext. 64359.

 

 

— National American Indian Heritage Month Observance Luncheon, hosted by the 1st Engineer Brigade, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Museum Engineer Regimental Room. The guest speaker will be Assistant Principle Chief Raymond Red Corn, Osage Nation. Tickets are $12 and are available through brigade Equal Opportunity advisors or at the Installation EO office. For more information, call 573.596.0131, ext. 60601.

Nov. 25 and 26
— Family Readiness Group gift wrapping at the Exchange 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on a donation basis. Volunteers will wrap gifts bought at the Exchange or any location. For more information, contact Jimin Roscoe at 253.720.8170 (text preferred.)

 

 

Nov. 27 through Dec. 17
— Family Readiness Group gift wrapping at the Exchange 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on a donation basis. Volunteers will wrap gifts bought at the Exchange or any location. For more information, contact Jimin Roscoe at 253.720.8170 (text preferred.)

 

 

Dec. 3
— Piney Valley Golf Course Golf Pro Christmas Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the golf course. For more information, call 573.329.4770.

 

 

Dec. 6
— Winter Wonderland and Installation Tree Lighting Ceremony. 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Joint Services Park. There will be games, activities, musical entertainment, crafts, pictures with Santa and more. For more information, call 573.596.0131, ext., 66913.

 

 

Dec. 7
— Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony, sponsored by the city of Waynesville, the U.S. Navy Detachment at Fort Leonard Wood and the Waynesville R-VI School District, 5:30 to 6 p.m. at Wayne Bandy Baseball Field, located at 1501 State Route F in Waynesville. For more information, call 573.774.5647.

 

 

Dec. 13
— St. Nick’s Benefit Program, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Grant Hall Auditorium. Sponsors are being sought to help provide Christmas gifts for underprivileged youth and special needs adults in the community. For more information, contact Gabe Medina at 573.596.0131, 60212.

 

 

Dec. 18 through 23
— Family Readiness Group gift wrapping at the Exchange 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on a donation basis. Volunteers will wrap gifts bought at the Exchange or any location. For more information, contact Jimin Roscoe at 253.720.8170 (text preferred.)

 

 

Ongoing
— Army Community Service  Play Morning, 10 to 11 a.m.  in the gym at Pippin Youth Center. Children between the ages of newborn and 5 years are eligible. Parents and children interact with each other as well as other children and their parents. For more information, call 573.596.0131, ext. 60212.

— Army Community Service Bright Start Play Group, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Children between the ages of newborn and 3 years are eligible. The children will take part in hands-on activities and interact with other children. For more information, call 573.596.0131, ext. 60212.

— Army Community Service Music Group for Children with Autism, 5:30 p.m. Mondays at ACS. This program is for children and parents to learn social  and communication skills through music. For more information, call 573.596.0131, ext. 60212.

— Army Community Service Resilience Training, 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays at ACS. Resilience training is designed to develop critical thinking, knowledge, and skills to overcome challenges, mature and bounce back from adversity. Develop the ability to see that:
Challenges are temporary; Challenges are local; Challenges can be changed by your own effort — you’re not a helpless victim. For more information, call 573.596.0131, ext. 60212.

— Community Orientation, 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Fort Leonard Wood USO. This program is part of a seven-day cycle for in-processing Soldiers called Arrive Strong. Spouses are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 573.596.0131, ext 60136.

— Boy Scout Troop 149, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Military Police Training Facility at the corner of Buckeye and Alabama avenues. Boy Scouts is for boys ages 11 to 18 seeking adventure, fun, leadership and outdoor experience. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FLWTroop149.

— Cub Scout Troop 149, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Main Post Chapel. Cub Scouts is for boys ages 6 to 10. For more information, look for Cub Scout Pack 149 on Facebook.

— Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter MO 0223, 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Army Community Service, Building 486, Room 138. TOPS is a nonprofit weight-loss-support group that has weekly weigh-ins followed by a program. For more information, contact Louisa Runnalls at 573.336.5312.

— Fort Leonard Wood Lions Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Building 821, Colorado Avenue. For more information, call Harold Burleson at 573.528.1767, or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.lionsclubs.org.

— Pulaski County Branch NAACP, 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the Saint Robert Municipal Center. The branch’s general membership meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Carl Grandberry at 573.336.1272 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

— Toastmasters Club 493, 11:35 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, in the Truman Education Center, Room 13. The club is designed for those seeking to improve their speaking skills. For more information, visit www.flwtoastmasters.com.

— Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3168, and its ladies’ auxiliary, 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the post home in Laquey. For information, call 573.765.3168.

— The American Legion Riders,  6 p.m. the first Thursday of  the month at the American Legion Hall in St. Robert.  For more information, call Don Gerspach at 573.512.1419.

— Alcoholics Anonymous, Rule 62 Group, noon to 1 p.m.  Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Main Post Chapel, Room 132. For more information, call Barry at 417.234.1023 or 573.586.7054. The AA Big Book Meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the same facility. There is also an  8 p.m. meeting Mondays,  Wednesdays and Saturdays on  Hemphill Road in St. Robert. For more information on the St. Robert meeting, call Jim at 573.433.5380 or Patrick at 573.201.8188.

— Marine Corps League, Detachment 1195, 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Laquey Veterans of Foreign Wars. For more information, contact Martin Tootle at 573.528.7244.

— The Rocks Inc. Fort Leonard Wood Harry S. Truman Chapter, 5 to 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Bruce C. Clarke Library Community Room. All active, reserve retired officers and Department of Defense civilians, regardless of gender, ethnicity or background, are welcome to share in a professional mentorship and networking experience. For more information, call Maj. Adrien Humphreys at 573.596.0131, ext. 62400.

— Fort Leonard Wood Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, Sergeant Morales Chapter, 11:45 a.m. the first Tuesday  and third Thursday of each month. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

— Sisters in Arms Lean in Circle, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. every second Tuesday of the month at Starbucks. This group welcomes all services, ages, ranks, genders, civilians and service members. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Christine Faria-Berrios at 573.596.0131, ext. 61996.

— Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3176 and Auxiliary Monthly meetings, 6 p.m. for auxiliary members and 7 p.m. for post members the third Monday of the month. The VFW post is located at 17305 Superior Rd. in St. Robert and is open to the public. The organization also hosts breakfast from  8 to 10 a.m. Saturdays and bingo at 2 p.m. Sundays. The kitchen is open during bingo and doors open at noon. For more information, call 573.336.3176 or visit VFW Ozark Memorial Post 3176 on Facebook.

— Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Fort Leonard Wood Area Chapter 4-11 Vets Helping Vets, 2 p.m. the second Sunday of the month at VFW Post 3168 in Laquey. For more information, call Ray (Goat) Fuller at 573.842.5248.