MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- It’s cold outside, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside.
The Iwakuni Approach has sought out the best upcoming holiday events around the station.
Thanksgiving Party: The Marine Lounge will be holding a Thanksgiving Party Nov. 26 from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy a catered buffet and games. Turkey, ham, stuffing, corn, mashed potatoes, yams and pie.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony: The tree lighting ceremony will be held at the Cherry Blossom Triangle here Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be free cookies, cider and hot cocoa. Prizes will also be raffled off during the event.
Toys for Tots Motorcycle Rally: The 12th Annual Motorcycle Rally will kick off with a Thunder Run across from the north side post office here Dec. 6 from noon to 4 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to the best cruiser, sport bike, paint job, Christmas decorations, etc.
Hero Tree: Pick up an ornament from the circulation desk at the library from Dec. 21 to 31, and add your Marine’s name and place it on the Hero Tree for the holidays.
Shunan Tree Festival: Enjoy Christmas light decorations, food and more during the Shunan Tree Festival Dec. 23 from 4 to 9 p.m. For more information, contact Information, Tours and Travel at 253-4377.
Christmas Day Buffet: The Marine Lounge will be holding a Christmas Day Buffet Dec. 25 from noon until the food is gone. Enjoy a catered buffet and games turkey, ham, stuffing, corn, mashed potatoes, yams and pie.
There are plenty of things going on around station for the holidays, so get out of the house and join in on the festivities.