Half
MARATHON SOTO PFC • 20751 CONSTITUTION AVE.
JANUARY 11 • 8AM
JANUARY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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JANUARY 2014
* Events subject to change without notice. Info: blissmwr.com or facebook.com/blissmwr
HALF MARATHON January 11 • 8am • Soto PFC
Challenge yourself! The 2014 Fort Bliss Half Marathon is open to all, including the El Paso community.
Auditions! IT’S YOUR NIGHT TO SHINE!
January 8th and 15th · 5pm
The award winning Fort Bliss' Got Talent will be having open auditons at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center.
ALL TALENTS WELCOME! Call 915-588-8247 or blissmwr.com for information.
$500
prize for first place
Watch the show, and help pick the winners! 6pm every Wednesday in February at the Centennial
Early registration ends January 8 and costs $10 for active-duty Soldiers and $35 for all other runners. Late registration costs an additional $10 for all runners, including active-duty. Late registration and packet pickup will take place at Soto PFC from 5-7pm January 10 and 6:30-7:30am the day of the event. Shirts are guaranteed for all pre-registered runners. All finishers receive medals. Info: 744-5794
January 2 Youth Sports Spring Soccer Registration Begins • YouthPlex Open to youth ages 3-15. Season runs February-March. Registration costs $40 for first child, $34 for each additional child. Info: 568-2617 January 4 Winter Sports • Ski Apache and Lincoln National Forest Skiing/snowboarding costs $50 and includes lift ticket; equipment rental extra. Snowshoeing costs $15, equipment rental included. Both include transportation. Advance purchase required at the Soldier Activity Center. Info: 744-1532 Night of Games • 7-10pm • MIlam Youth Activity Center Free and open to youth in 6th-12th grades. Enjoy fun games, snacks, live music and prizes for game winners. Info: 744-2449 January 7-10 Lifeguard Certification Course • 9am-6pm • Aquatics Training Center Red Cross lifeguard certification is the first step in becoming a lifeguard. Open to participants ages 15 and older who successfully complete precourse swimming requirements. Cost is $150. Info: 741-5902 January 10 Raise Your Pint Night • 4:30pm • Samuel Adams Pub Celebrate good friends and great brews with $2 select drafts, while supplies last. Don’t miss out on this good time. Info: 744-8427 Biggs Laser Tag • 5pm • Biggs Park Night laser tag for all ages. Admission costs $10. Info: 744-1532 January 11 Tower Day • 10am-4:30pm • Tango Tower, Biggs Park For just $6, climbers ages 6 and older enjoy unlimited use of Tango Tower on a morning or afternoon ticket! All equipment provided. Info: 744-1532 Kidnapped Gnomes • 5-10pm • YouthPlex Kids “kidnap” a gnome and take it on the adventure of a lifetime. Free and open to CYSS-registered youth in 6th-12th grades. Info: 568-5437
January 15 Commander’s Cup Basketball League Begins Free and open to company-level teams of active duty Soldiers. Mandatory coaches meeting at 6pm January 8 at Soto PFC. Info: 744-5794 Healthy Cooking Demonstration • 6:30pm • Family Resilience Center Watch Executive Chef Damien Donaldson demonstrate new healthy cooking ideas, enjoy a glass of wine and taste the final product. $15 per person. Advance reservations required by January 13. Info: 744-8427 January 18 Winter Sports • Ski Apache and Lincoln National Forest Skiing/snowboarding costs $50 and includes lift ticket; equipment rental extra. Snowshoeing costs $15, equipment rental included. Both include transportation. Advance purchase required at the Soldier Activity Center. Info: 744-1532 January 24 Member Appreciation Night • 5-8pm • Underwood Golf Complex Enjoy an evening of giveaways, food and fun ... Dinner is on us! New members receive half-price dues for February, March and April when purchasing an annual membership during the event. Info: 568-1059 Biggs Laser Tag • 5pm • Biggs Park Night laser tag for all ages. Admission costs $10. Info: 744-1532 January 25 Bouldering • Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site Enjoy the world’s best bouldering, right next to El Paso. Tickets cost $18 and include transportation, equipment rental, guide services and park entry. Advance purchase required at the Soldier Activity Center. Info: 744-1532 Texas Hold’Em • 11am • Rod and Gun Club Open to players 18 and older. $20 admission includes lunch, beverage, and Texas Hold’Em. Fun giveaways and great prizes. Advance registration required by January 17. Info: 568-4867 MLK Day of Service • 3-6pm • Milam Youth Activity Center Milam YAC youth in 6th-12th grades will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a service project to better the community. Info: 744-2449 January 26 Family Day at the Wall • Noon-8pm • Soldier Activity Center Open to all climbers age 6 and older! Free for Fort Bliss ID holders, $3 for all others. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Info: 744-1532 January 31 Women’s Open Basketball League Begins Open to active-duty Soldiers, family members 18+ and DoD/DA civilians. League registration is free for active-duty and costs $20 for all other players. Mandatory coaches meeting at 6pm January 22 at Soto PFC. Info: 744-5794 Right Arm Night • 5pm • Pershing Pub Enjoy camaraderie, free snacks and great drink specials. Info: 568-6272