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Cafeteria open this Saturday, April 6
The Fermilab Cafeteria at Wilson Hall will be open this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Tornado Seminar.
English country dancing Sunday afternoon, April 7, at Kuhn Barn
English country dancing will meet this Sunday, April 7, at Kuhn Village Barn. The program starts with dances for experienced dancers at 1 p.m., and dances for everyone from 2 to 5 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. Lovely recorded music will be used for this sessions, and there is no charge. In May there will be two dances, one May 5, with recorded music, and one May 19, with live music by Old Fezziwig's Band. For more information, or to get on an email reminder list, please contact folkdance@fnal.gov or (630)584-0825 or go to http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkdance/english/
Fermilab Singers Concert on Friday, April 5
The Fermilab Singers will be having a concert at noon on Friday, April 5 in the Ramsey Auditorium. Refreshments will be provided in the lobby after the concert.
Indoor soccer
Indoor Soccer: 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays at the gym in the Village. Gym membership is required. Please contact O'Sheg Oshinowo at Oshinowo@fnal.gov for more information.
Digital certificate doctor-is-in booth Wednesday, April 3
Do you have questions about how to use your personal or host digital certificate? Members of the Computing Sector will be on hand to help at the doctor-is-in booth in the Wilson Hall atrium from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 pm. on Wednesday, April 3.
UChicago presents Willy Wonka - movie and delicious science demos - April 21
The University of Chicago is hosting its first Science on the Screen program for kids on Sunday, April 21, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Kersten Physics Teaching Laboratory. The film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” starring Gene Wilder will be shown, followed by hands-on activities related to food science, chemistry and physics. The program is free and open to all, but specifically geared toward kids in grades K-6. Free Wonka candy and drinks will be provided. RSVP required. Visit http://scienceonthescreen.uchicago.edu/page/willy-wonka-and-chocolate-factory-movie-and-delicious-science-demos
April - Fermi Heartland Blood Drive April 15-16
Heartland Blood Centers will hold a “Walk-In” Fermilab Blood Drive on April 15 and 16, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. in the Wilson Hall Ground Floor NE Training Room. No appointment required. Double Red Cell Donations will be available on a First Come/First Served basis.
Free Zumba Trial Classes
Tuesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 4, Noon - 12:45pm, at the Fitness Center. Fitness Center will be open for this Zumba Open House. Try Zumba for free. Like it...sign up for 7 Tuesday sessions, April 9 - May 21. $45/person. Prefer Thursdays, sign up for 7 Thursday sessions, April 11 - May 23, $45/person. Feeling energetic, sign up for both. For more information or questions contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.
Web queries security changes April 3
The FNAL Reporting Services system “Web Queries” is being updated to enhance its security capabilities on April 3. After the update, only employees will be able to access the system using their “Services” account. All web query pages will have this security feature added, and only Fermilab employees will be accepted as authorized users. See this knowledge article for an example: https://fermi.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0010902.
Garden Club Spring Meeting
The Fermilab garden club spring meeting will be held on April 3, at noon, in WH7XO. New and prospective members should especially attend to find out about the club and learn about renting a garden plot. For more information please visit http://wdrs.fnal.gov/recreation/Garden%20Club.html.
Martial Arts
Kyuki-Do is a Korean martial art similar to Taekwondo. Come and join us, but come prepared to work. There is no magic pill for this. It requires both mental and physical conditioning. I will teach you how to kick, punch, block, throw and fall, and basic self defense. The Next Fermi Kyuki-Do Martial Arts session begins on April 1. Classes are held for six weeks on Monday and Wednesdays from 5 - 6 PM at the Recreation Facility in the Village. You need to register for the class through the Recreation Office. The cost is $55.00. I will provide a uniform for students new to martial arts. My maximum class size is 10, so you get a lot of personal attention. Come and give it a try.
Reminder - FSA Debit Card PIN Required
As a part of the Consumer Protection Act of 2010, on or after April 1st employees will need to set up a Personal Identification Number (PIN) in order to use their PayFlex Card® for payment. Currently, when consumers swipe the PayFlex Card® for payment, they must choose "credit." Under this new law, merchants and consumers have the choice of how they use debit cards. As a result, each employee in the plan will need to obtain a PIN for the debit card. For further details review this pdf: http://wdrs.fnal.gov/benefits/PayflexPINFAQ.pdf. You can also visit the employee benefits website at http://wdrs.fnal.gov/benefits/index.html.
Fermilab Arts Series Presents Barynya: Music & Dance of Russia-April 20
"One of America's top traditional Russian song and dance troupes, NY based Barynya performed...once again clearly the festival favorite. 7 Dancers and musicians made the trip from NY to perform songs and dances of Russian, Ukrainian and Cossack heritage." - Register Guard, Eugene, OR. Barynya performs Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewish and Gypsy Roma traditional dancing, music, songs, and virtuoso performances on instruments including the balalaika, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion), balalaika contrabass, bayan, Gypsy guitars, domra, violin. Barynya has performed at some of the most prestigious cultural venues in the United States, including Carnegie Hall in NY. For more information visit http://www.fnal.gov/culture.
Fermilab Heartland Blood Drives for 2013 upcoming dates
Please reserve the following 2013 dates for Heartland Blood Drives • June 10-11 • Aug. 12-13 • Nov. 4-5
International folk dancing meets Thursday evenings in Kuhn Barn
Fermilab International Folk Dancing meets every Thursday evening in Kuhn Village Barn from 7:30 to 10 p.m. There are dances for children and teaching early in the evening and request dancing later on. Newcomers are always welcome. More info at 630-584-0825 or 630-840-8194 or email folkdance@fnal.gov or visit http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkdance/.
Fermilab Lecture Series presents The World According to Higgs - Chris Quigg
New developments in particle physics offers a new and radically simple conception of the universe. Fundamental particles called quarks and leptons make up everyday matter, and the two new laws of nature rule their interactions. Until July 4, 2012, our neat story was missing one piece, a particle called the Higgs boson. Without it, there would be no atoms, no chemistry, no liquids or solids, and no basis for life. Why did thousands of physicists devote decades to the hunt, and how does the "discovery of the century"¯ change the way we see the world? Chris Quigg addresses these issues in his talk on Friday, April 12. Tix- $7, available at 840.ARTS, https://www.fnal.gov/culture, or in WH Box Office.
Monday Golf League
There are currently openings on the Monday Golf league (Tanna Farms). This is an individual competition league based upon your handicap. For more info contact Ron Evans rone@fnal.gov or Gary Davis gdavis@fnal.gov. Season runs from April 29 - August 26.
Hiring managers: submit Summer Personnel Requisitions by April 12
Hiring managers are encouraged to submit their Summer Personnel Requisitions as soon as possible, but no later than April 12. The summer employment announcement will be posted on the Employment website upon receipt of an approved Summer Personnel Requisition form. The SPR form is available via the Service Desk website. Under the "Request Things" heading, click "Summer Personnel Request." Please contact Jason Johnson at x5810 with questions regarding the summer hiring program.
Walk 2 Run to Start March 14
Due to new snow Walk 2 Run will start one week later on March 14th. This FREE 10-week program can help you improve your fitness, reduce cholesterol and lose weight by gradually increasing your running potential. The first week we will begin walking and then run 2 minutes. At the conclusion of the 10 weeks we will complete a 30 minute continuous run. You are welcome to join us regardless of age, speed or level of experience. Thursdays: March 14 – May 16. Meet outside Wilson Hall, East Side: 4:45 – 5:30 p.m. Wear athletic shoes and comfortable clothes. Bring water. For more info call Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.
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