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Closure:
 
The Manchester Gate is closed Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 for environmental cleanup activities at the former Chemical Warfare Training Area site located at the intersection of Reilly Road and Manchester Road. For more information, call the 43rd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight at 394-4194. 

Haunted Hercules:
 Fort Bragg's 82nd Airborne Division Museum, located on Ardennes Street, hosts the fourth annual Haunted Hercules from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct 24. The C-130E static exhibit will be turned into a haunted house complete with an entrance tunnel and graveyard scene, one of a kind props and new scares for all who attend. Children of all ages are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and participate in the costume contest. For more information, call 432-3443 / 5307 or e-mail jimmie.hallis@us.army.mil. 

Pumpkin Smash: 
Fort Bragg Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation's Green Beret Club are providing a chance to smash pumpkins starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 30. Participants are encouraged to bring their "smashers" of choice. People can also participate in pumpkin bowling and a pumpkin toss while enjoying themed music. The event is open to adults 21 years old and up. The Pumpkin Smash is free of charge. For more information, call 907-4976.
n The Haunted Woods: Pope is featuring the Haunted Woods from 6:30 to 9 p.m. today and Saturday at the Pope Fitness Trail between Pope Elementary School and the AFRC. The price for admission is $2. For more information, call 394-4238. 

Free Meal: 
The Chick-fil-A restaurant in Southern Pines, located at 10735 South U.S. Hwy 15/501, is hosting a Veterans Day Celebration with activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11. The restaurant offers a free Chick-fil-A meal to any current or retired military personnel from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Military customers can arrive in uniform or present military identification, veterans association I.D. or other proof of service to receive their free meal. 

Deployed Family Dinner: 
The Airman and Family Readiness Center is hosting a free dinner Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pope Elementary School for families of deployed/ remote members. There will be arts, crafts, food and fun for the children and adults. Key spouses, first sergeants and commanders are welcome to attend and support their families. RSVP with the AFRC by calling 394-2538. 

Key Spouse Event: 
The Key Spouses are having a suicide awareness training from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Nov. 4. This workshop provides participants with the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to recognize people at risk and to undertake appropriate management or referral of a person at risk of suicide. For more information or to register, call the AFRC at 394-2538. 

10 Steps to Federal Employment:
 Pope members are invited to a 10 Steps to Federal Employment class from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 5. The class is for those seeking employment with the federal government. Participants will learn how and where to search for jobs, how to complete the online resume, and how to self-nominate for positions. Childcare funds are available. To register, call 394-2538. 

Pumpkin Patrol:
 The annual Pumpkin Patrol is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31. The 43rd Security Forces Squadron is looking for volunteers to conduct pumpkin patrol. All volunteers need to be in uniform. Teams of two or more will be assigned a housing area to patrol and assist in keeping the children safe. Interested individuals should contact Tech. Sgt. David Mason at 394-1037 or send e-mail to david.mason-02@pope.af.mil. 

Breast Cancer Awareness Event: 
LaTeacha Coleman presents the Life After Cancer Reach Out, Uplift Tour, a breast cancer awareness event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Holiday Inn, located off of I-95. There will be a fashion show, an auction, a skit and several guest speakers. For more information, send an e-mail to lateacha@life-after-cancer.org.


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