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MORE INSIDE MWR WINTER FESTIVAL PG. 2 COMMUNITY REC FALL CRAFTS PG. 4-5 TURKEY BOWLING PIN DECORATING PG. 6 NATIVE AMERICAN BASKET WEAVING PG. 7 TURKEY TROT 5K PG. 10 COMING UP IN DECEMBER PG. 12-13
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WINTER FESTIVAL
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Holiday Dinner
Join us at Gray’s Landing for a festive, kid-friendly dinner before the Winter Festival! Dinner Service is 3:45-5:45 p.m. $ 5.50 per child — $9 per adult
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Thursday, Nov. 30 6 - 8 p.m. • NSF Dahlgren Parade Field
Free
Welcome winter at our annual Winter Festival featuring • Holiday crafts
• Hot chocolate bar
• Outdoor games
• Cookie decorating
• Carriage rides
• Snowball fun
• Photos with Santa
• Music and more
Open to all with base access. For more information, call the Tickets and Travel Office at 540-653-8785.
Neither the Navy nor any other part of the federal government officially endorses any company, sponsor or its products or services.
COMMUNITY REC OUTING
All base-eligible personnel and their family members.
Register at Tickets & Travel office to pay and for trip details. Please call 540-653-8785 for more information.
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Christmas Spectacular featuring the
Rockettes
Radio City Music Hall Second Mezzanine seating, 5 p.m. (Includes popcorn and soda voucher)
Price: $130
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COMMUNITY RECREATION
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Sip &
Paint
Wednesday, Nov. 1 6:30-8:30 p.m.
at Gray’s Landing
$25
Register at Craftech by Oct. 25, or call 540-653-1730 for more information.
Wine will be available for purchase. Must be 21 years old with valid ID to purchase alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
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FALL CRAFTS
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Cost: $25
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CANNONBALL LANES
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CANNONBALL LANES
GOBBLE TOPPLE I Nov. 1-16
Bowl three strikes in a row and enter your name into the drawing for a Thanksgiving turkey! Turkeys will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners. Standard rates apply.
TURKEY PIN DECORATING I Nov. 15 - 5 p.m. Decorate a bowling pin and enjoy a game of bowling for only $10!
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For more information, call Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.
GENERAL LIBRARY
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5 p.m. at the General Library Explore science, technology, engineering and math! Join us for hands on experiments and activities.
MONDAY, OCT. 30
At the General Library
HOW DO WOUNDS HEAL? Make your own special effect wound!
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING: FORTS
Learning a new language boosts brain power, improves memory, develops multitasking skills, builds self-confidence and expands career potential. For more information, call the General Library at 540-653-7474 or visit us online at www.NavyLibraryDahlgren.org
ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY ONLY
Mondays at 2:30 p.m.
FREE Open to all with base access. For more information, call the General Library at 540-653-7474.
ALL OTHERS
Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. STAY CONNECTED
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CHILI COOK-OFF
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Bring your famous crock pot of chili to be judged. Prizes will be given to first-, second- and thirdplace winners. Register by Thursday, Oct. 26 at the Tickets and Travel Office.
Open to all with base access. For more information, call the Tickets and Travel Office at 540-653-8785.
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you can reserve the theater for a private work function or birthday party. Inquire at the Theater!
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TOOLS & EQUIPMENT FOR DO-IT-YOURSELF AUTOM0TIVE REPAIR
6138 Golf Lane Bldg 1282 Dahlgren, VA 22448 Located behind Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center
Open Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS SUSPENSIONS COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT TIRE MOUNTING & BALANCING GENERAL MAINTENANCE
RENTAL COST - 1 BAY, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT & FLUID DISPOSAL:
FITNESS & SPORTS
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Dahlgren Fitness Center at 11 a.m. FOR ALL WITH BASE ACCESS
Race for a chance to win Thanksgiving goodies and even a turkey! Register at the Dahlgren Finess Center. Cost: Active-duty, Free; All others, $5
For more information call the Dahlgren Fitness Center at (540) 653-8580.
Stay to learn about: Combined Federal Campaign: Choose your cause and show some love today!
Stay Connected Visit us online at www.navymwrdahlgren.com LIKE us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DahlgrenFFR
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THURSDAY, NOV. 9 • 4 P.M.
wiffle ball
November 2017 - January 2018
TOURNAMENT
FREE at the Dahlgren Fitness Center
Have fun with a double-elimination wiffle ball tournament! FREE - ACTIVE DUTY • $5 - OTHERS
Avoid holiday weight gain! This season stick to your fitness goals! Keep off those extra holiday pounds with this incentive program. Register at the Dahlgren Fitness Center by Wednesday, Nov. 1. For more information, call the Dahlgren Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.
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Register at the Dahlgren Fitness Center by Nov. 1. Open to all with base access. For more information, call (540) 653-8580.
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9 - 11 a.m. Dahlgren Fitness Center
Monday, Nov. 20
Saturday,
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PADDLES READY?
Join us for a double-elimination ping pong tournament!
Get your sweat on with this workout designed to showcase some of our class offerings giving you mix of cardio and strength training. Participants are not required to work out for the entire two hours.
$2
Tournament begins 4:30 p.m.
All others
Register at Dahlgren Fitness Center by Nov. 15 All with base access are eligible
All with base access are eligible. For more information and to register, please contact the Dahlgren Fitness Center at 540-653-8580.
Free
Active-duty
For more information please call the Dahlgren Fitness Center at (540) 653-8580
! Free
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COMING UP IN DECEMBER
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DECEMBER EVENTS Gingerbread Houses and Ornaments Tuesday, Dec. 5 • 5 p.m. We’ll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity. Paint an ornament or make a gingerbread house!
Storytime with Santa Thursday, Dec. 7 4 - 6 p.m. Enjoy storytime and pictures with Santa!
Holiday Storytime Friday, Dec. 15 • 10 a.m. Join us for a special holiday themed storytime with special treats for all the good girls and boys!
Open to all with base access. For more information, call the General Library at (540) 653-7474.
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Saturday, Dec. 16 Depart at 6:30 a.m.
5 per person
$
Please register at Community Recreation by Friday, Dec. 8. Open to all with base access. For more information, call Community Recreation at 540-653-8785.
Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried about by coordinating wreathlaying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Volunteer your efforts to this great cause by joining us in laying wreaths for fallen U.S. service members. STAY CONNECTED
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Hit The Open Road
and enjoy a weekend with NGIS this fall! With 22,000 guest rooms worldwide, NGIS offers: • Affordable rates • Professionally managed, comfortable accommodations • The amenities of commercial hotels • A welcoming atmosphere and stellar customer service
HEROES
Stay With Us!
We Welcome: • Active duty and retired military, reservists and DoD employees • Business/TDY guests on official travel • Space-available/leisure travelers • Sponsored friends and families (no orders required) Amenities include:
• Free Internet Access • Premium Cable TV • Microwave • Refrigerator
• Coffee • Newspapers • Housekeeping • Guest Laundry
Spouses Guide to
BLENDED RETIREMENT SYSTEM Fleet & Family Support Center
Thursday, Nov. 2 1 - 2 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 30 5 - 6 p.m.
FFSC, Bldg. 214 Service members who joined the service from Jan. 1, 2006 to Jan. 1, 2018 will have a choice: stay with the current defined benefit plan or opt into the new blended system. This one-hour class will educate you on the differences between the old and new programs and how they will affect your family.
Creating comfortable guest services for those we serve: Today and Tomorrow!
Stay with us... make your reservation now! 1-877-NAVY-BED (628-9233) http://www.dodlodging.net/
Space is limited. Register at the Fleet & Family Support Center, 540-653-1839.
The Center
Fleet & Family Support
To register, or for more information call the Fleet and Family Support Center at 540-653-1839.
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Follow Welsch Road for NSASP command building. Bldg. 101
Morale, Welfare & Recreation Facilities Child & Youth Programs
Administration 17267 Dahlgren Rd, Bldg 205 (540) 653-7777
Fitness Center 17540 Dahlgren Rd, Bldg 1610 (540) 653-8580
Auto Skills/Outdoor Rec 6138 Golf Lane, Bldg 1282 (540) 653-4900
Gray’s Landing on the Potomac 17482 Potomac Rd Inn, Bldg 963 (540) 653-3077
Aquatics Center 6110 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 1193 (540) 653-8088
Library 6090 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 1194 (540) 653-7474
Cannonball Lanes 6158 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 135 (540) 653-7327
Theater 6238 Welsh Rd, Bldg 117 (540) 653-7336
Housing Office
Craftech 6123 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 2007 (540) 653-1730
Tickets & Travel/Liberty Center* 6168 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 106 (540) 653-8785/7277
Commercial Sponsorship (540) 284-4367
*The Liberty Center is only available to E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.
Lincoln Military Housing 6136 Jenkins Rd, Ste 205 (540) 663-2190
Fleet & Family Support Center 6027 School House Lane, Ste 208 (540) 653-1839
Information Resources & Referrals (540) 653-1839 or (800) 500-4947 Emergency Sexual Assault Advocate (540) 424-0660
Child Development Center 1/2 437 Sampson Rd/ 6044 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 212 (540) 653-4994/4342 Youth Activities Center 6118 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 470 (540)653-8009 School Liaison Officer (SLO) (540) 653-2070
17410 Potomac Inn Rd, Bldg 962 Welcome Center (540) 653-8505/8506
Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, NGIS 17458 Potomac Inn Rd, Bldg 960 Reservation Desk (540) 653-7671/7672 NGIS World Wide Reservations 1 (877) 628-9233
Holiday Loans
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November 6 th through st December 31 *Rates may vary depending on individual credit history and underwriting terms. Promotional rate of as low as 4.99% APR applies only to online applications received November 6, 2017 through December 31st, 2017. Minimum loan amount $500, maximum loan amount $30,000. Monthly payment per $1,000.00 financed for thirty six months is $29.97 at 4.99% APR. Minimum loan term is 12 months, maximum loan term is 36 months. Refinances of existing loans with NSWC FCU do not qualify for this offer. Membership eligibility required. All Credit Union loan programs, rates, terms and conditions apply and are subject to change at any time without notice. Federally Insured by NCUA.
NSWC Federal Credit Union
www.nswcfcuonline.org