It was a busy week for Fort Meade families - Nov. 2-8

If you're anticipating PCS orders to Fort Meade, you can look forward to living in a vibrant area within an hour of DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis, plus on-post activities that will keep you and your family members busy year-round. It's not just the big occasions, like July 4, when you have your choice of fireworks on the National Mall in DC, Fort McHenry in Baltimore, or on-post... there's something different every week that you can enjoy without even leaving the post.

Last week:

There was a Fall Craft Contest for Kids (5-9), Pre-Teens (10-12), Teens (13-18) and Adults; a 4-person scramble tournament at The Courses with special contests. food, prizes and good company; a program to help prepare adults and kids for leaving their pre-teens and teens home alone - i.e., teaching them how to prevent boredom, how to deal with conflict and safety tips for the kitchen. Not to mention

Ongoing activities:

NFL Sunday - Watch the game on eight 42" high-definition screens, with food service and full bar available

Credit Score Clinic - Every Wednesday you have an opportunity for reviewing your credit score and finding out what it means. Please call 301-677-5590 to make a 30-minute appointment.

Upcoming weekend, November 11 and 12:

Friday, November 11, 8 p.m. - Comedy Show at Club Meade featuring Danny Cho, Carson Daly, and a Pair of Nuts. Tickets are $5 in advance or $8 at the door. http://www.ftmeademwr.com

Friday, November 11, 10 p.m. (following the comedy show )- Latin Night. DJ for dancing the Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, House, Reggaetown and more. No cover charge. (301-677-6969 for more information)

Saturday, November 12, 8 a.m. - Turkey Trot Run, benfiting soldiers and their families who are experiencing financial difiiculty. Pre-register at http://www.ftmeademwr.com Bring a canned or non-perishable food item. This run is sponsored by SAIC of Maryland.

Thanksgiving Dinner:

Make your reservations now for Thanksgiving dinner at Club Meade. There will be 2 seatings, Noon-2 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Call (301) 677-6969. Why cook, clean and spend your day in the kitchen when you don't have to?

For a complete calendar of November activities for Fort Meade families, click on this flier from FMWR.