OCTOBER
NSF DAHLGREN FFR Fleet & Family Readiness N E W S L E T T E R
MONTH AT A GLANCE
The Band Perry Concert Fall Harvest Festival Haunted Trail Zombie Walk Navy Birthday Nautical Mile MWR Trick or Treat
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Mark Your Calendars! Community Recreation Special Events Oct. 1 The Band Perry Concert Oct. 20 Fall Harvest Festival Oct. 26 & 27 Haunted Trail Zombie Walk Oct. 31 MWR Trick or Treat
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Aquatics Center Oct. 1 Oct. 14
Columbus Swim Float Night
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Auto Skills Center Oct. 11
Tire Service Maintenance Class pg. 15
Cannonball Lanes Oct. 29
Halloween Bowling Bash
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Craftech Oct. 12 & 18 Pumpkin Wax & Water Color Oct. 25 Pumpkins & More! Fitness Center Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.
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General Library Oct. 4 Oct. 4 Oct. 7 Oct. 11 Oct. 26
Navy Nautical Birthday Mile Run Aerobathon Halloween Dodgeball Tournament Halloween 5K One-on-One Computer Help Every Child to Read® Fire Safety Storytime Paws for Reading STEM Club – Mummies!
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Liberty Calendar of Events
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Theater
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Fright Night Movies
For details on these events, visit www.NavyMWRDahlgren.com/events
Saturday, Oct. 1 Dahlgren Parade Field
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m.
VIP and Freedom Live Zone tickets in limited supply. Buy your tickets now at www.freedomlivendw.com A limited number of general admission tickets will be available at no cost.
RAIN OR SHINE Each vehicle must have at least one DoD ID card holder and all others 16 years and older must present a valid ID.
For more information contact Community Recreation Tickets and Travel at 540-653-8785. Neither the Navy nor any other part of the federal government officially endorses any company, sponsor or their products or services.
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Tickets available at www.FreedomLiveNDW.com
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Thursday, Oct. 20 FREE from 6-8 p.m. at the Parade Field
Navigate your way through a corn maze. Enjoy games, crafts and inflatables. Don’t forget to visit the pumpkin patch, too!
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FOR ALL WITH BASE ACCESS. For more information, call Community Recreation Tickets and Travel at 540-653-8785.
Join us for Community Recreation special events!
MWR PRESENTS
OCT. 26 & 27 6 to 8 P.M. NSASP AIR FIELD DEEP IN THE WOODS, MAD SCIENTISTS HAVE CREATED A NIGHTMARE FROM AN EXPERIMENT GONE HORRIBLY WRONG. AS YOU WALK THROUGH, BEWARE OF GRUESOME ZOMBIES AND MENACING CREATURES OF THE NIGHT.
DON'T COME ALONE!
Neither MWR nor the Navy or any other part of the Federal Government officially endorses any company, sponsor or their products or services.
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Join us for Storytime Wednesdays at 4:45 p.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m.
Every Child Ready to ReadŽ Whether your child is four days old or four years old, it’s never too early to begin developing important literacy and pre-reading skills. Join us for a research based early literacy workshop to help young children develop essential literacy skills and set them on the right path for school readiness and student success.
Fire Safety Story Time Join us for a special story time with the Fire Department and fire truck!
Paws for Reading Curl up with a furry friend and read them a story! Register online at http://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=6188 All events are free and open to all with base access. For more information contact the General Library at 540-653-7474.
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Dahlgren Fitness Center Open to all with base access.
Navy Birthday Nautical Mile
Aerobathon
Thursday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.
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(Rain date: Oct. 14)
Celebrate the Navy’s 241st birthday and run one nautical mile (1.15 miles). Register by Oct. 12 at the Dahlgren Fitness Center. Cost: Active-duty, free; all others, $5
Halloween Dodgeball Tournament
Get your sweat on with this workout designed with a mix of cardio and strength training. No registration required. Cost: Free
Thursday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m. Dodge, duck, dip and dive! Grab your team and compete in the tournament. Register by Oct. 14 at the Dahlgren Fitness Center Cost: Active-duty, free; all others, $2
Halloween 5K Wednesday, Oct. 26 , 11 a.m. (Rain date: Oct. 27) Take your Halloween costume to the
For Allforbase-entitled personnel. streets this dressed up 5K. Best costume gets a prize! Cost: Active-duty, free; all others, $5
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Neither the Navy nor any other part of the federal government officially endorses any company, sponsor or its products or services.
For more information, please call the Dahlgren Fitness Center at (540) 653-8580.
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Breakfast » 6 – 9 a.m. » $5.50 Lunch » 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. » $8.00 Dinner » 4 – 6 p.m. » $8.00 Brunch » 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. » $8.00 Soup & Salad » $6.50 We accept Visa, MasterCard & American Express. Menu is subject to change.
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Workshops and seminars are open to Active Duty and Retired Military Personnel, their family members and, if space is available, Department of Defense employees, their spouses and contract employees.
OCT. 4
PREPARING FOR BABY
OCT. 5 & 6
NEW MARRIAGE—NEW MONEY
OCT. 6 & 7
ENTREPRENUER TRACK (SBA)
OCT. 11 & 12
EDUCATION TRACK
OCT. 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27
ANGER MANAGEMENT
OCT. 12
STRESS MANAGEMENT
OCT. 13 & 14
TECHNICAL TRACK
OCT. 18
INTERVIEW SKILLS
OCT. 19, 20
DEPLOYMENT DISCUSSION
OCT. 23
IA FAMILY FUN EVENT
OCT. 24
CAPSTONE
OCT. 26
FEDERAL RESUME
OCT. 27
MOVING WITH EFMs
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HOURLY CARE
GIVE PARENTS A BREAK
FRIDAY NIGHT TEEN NIGHT
CDC I 540-653-4994
OPEN RECREATION
CDC II 540-653-4342 YAC 540-653-8009
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you can reserve the theater for a private work function or birthday party? Inquire today at 540-653-8592.
For continuous movie updates visit www.NavyMWRDahlgren.com and select the Dahlgren Theater!
Trick-or-treat with MWR!
Monday, Oct. 31, 2016
3 to 5 p.m.
Join us on Halloween for goodies and treats at the following MWR facilities: Fitness Center, Library, Craftech, Aquatics Center, Auto Skills, Community Rec Tickets & Travel, Liberty and Cannonball Lanes.
A map of participating buildings will be provided at each facility listed.
Refreshments will be provided at the General Library.
Cannonball Lanes/Community Rec/Liberty Craftech Fitness Center
Auto Skills Aquatics Center Library
For more information please contact the General Library at 540-653-7474.
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WHEN Tuesday, Oct. 25
TIME 4 - 6 p.m.
Register at Craftech by Oct. 18
Wednesday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 18
PUMPKIN MAKING
PUMPKIN CARVING
Create a fabric pumpkin for $8.00!
$5.00, includes pumpkin & carving fun!
Engraved pumpkins and gourds will be available for sale and can be personalized with your family’s name!
4 - 6 p.m. at CRAFTECH
Register at Craftech by Oct. 18 for a festive engraving! Call 540-653-1730 for more information.
Bring a friend and paint a festive pumpkin wax and water color painting! Register at Craftech by Oct. 5
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AVAILABLE TO LIBERTY CENTER PATRONS ONLY: E1- E6 SINGLE/UNACCOMPANIED ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
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For more information call 540-653-7277.
AQUATICS CENTER 540-653-8088
SWIMMING LESSONS Oct. 11 – Nov. 3 Group and private swimming lessons are available for children and adults.
PRIVATE POOL PARTIES Summer may be over, but you can still reserve the pool for a private party! Call the Aquatics Center for party pricing and information.
AQUA AEROBICS MWR offers free water aerobics taught by aquatic professionals for Active-Duty. Cost for all others is $4.00. You haven’t worked out until you’ve tried Aqua Zumba!
Match your laps with Christopher Columbus’ voyage across the Atlantic Ocean! Begins Oct. 1.
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6158 Jenkins Rd,Bldg.135
 (540) 653-7327
- HOURS Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SUNDAY SPECIAL
Enjoy $2 games and $1 shoe rental EVERY Sunday.
TEN DOLLAR TUESDAY
EVERY Tuesday, get one lane of bowling, for one hour, for just $10.
BUY A GAME, GET A GAME WEDNESDAY
EVERY Wednesday, buy one game and get the second game for FREE.
ALL YOU CAN BOWL FRIDAY
Enjoy two-hours of bowling, per lane, including shoe rental EVERY Friday for one low price. Military-$6.95/Civilian-$7.95
COSMIC BOWLING
The lights go out and the music comes on EVERY Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m.
BOWLING PARTY PACKAGES Let Cannonball Lanes be the venue for your next birthday, celebration or work gathering. Price includes decorations, tablecloths, balloons, plates, napkins and the use of the Multipurpose Room. No outside food or drink permitted, except for cake and ice-cream. Contact Subway at 540-663-3177 for catering information. 2 Lanes for 2 Hours - $60 3 Lanes for 2 Hours - $80 4 Lanes for 2 Hours - $110
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DATE/RAIN DATE 2016 EVENTS
Dahlgren Auto Skills Center
Tire Service Maintenance Class
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 Keep your tires properly maintained through the fall months. Learn the warning signs to detect a problem before it occurs.
Winterization Maintenance Class
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 This class focuses on basic maintenance on how to best prepare your car for the harsh winter months ahead.
Halloween 5K
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26
Turkey Trot and Great American Smoke Out
THURSDAY, NOV. 17
Ugly Sweater 5K
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7
Friday, Oct. 14 Thursday, Oct. 27 Friday, Nov. 18 Thursday, Dec. 8
Hot Chocolate 5K
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18
Ball-N-Chain Relay
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8
Poker Run 5K
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15
SAPR 5K
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
Armed Forces Run
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
Battle of Midway 5K
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
Beat the Heat Run
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
Run will begin at 6 a.m. See Fitness Center for details.
Thursday, July 20
Pump-N-Run
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16
Race Series Wrap Up 5K
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13
Thursday, Jan. 19 Thursday, Feb. 9 Thursday, March 16 Thursday, April 13 Thursday, May 18 Thursday, June 15
Thursday, Aug. 17 Thursday, Sept. 14
FREE for military, $5 for all others with base access Purchase Tickets:
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 Never changed your oil before? Learn how to preform the most basic maintenance on your car. Regular oil changes will extend the life of your vehicle.
THURSDAY, OCT. 13
2017 EVENTS
FREE 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oil Change & Fluids Check
Navy Birthday Nautical Mile Run (1.15 miles)
Register at the Dahlgren Fitness Center. Registration opens one month before the event and closes the day before the event is scheduled. For more information:
For more information, call the Dahlgren Fitness Center at (540) 653-8580. STAY CONNECTED: Visit us online at www.navymwrdahlgren.com | LIKE us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DahlgrenFFR
Neither the Navy nor any other part of the federal government officially endorses any company, sponsor or its products or services.
Registration at the Dahlgren Auto Skills Center is preferred, no later than the Friday the class is to be held, but is not mandatory. For information, please contact the Auto Skills Center at 540-653-4900.
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Community Recreation Tickets & Travel 6168 Jenkins Rd, BLDG 106
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NSF DAHLGREN
FFR & MWR Phone Listing Addresses Morale, Welfare & Recreation Facilities Administration Office Commercial Sponsorship Auto Skills/Outdoor Rec Gear Issue & Equipment Rental Aquatics Center Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center Community House, Pavilion & Park Reservations Craftech Fitness Center Gray's Landing Restaurant, Café & Catering *Liberty Center Library Theater Info Line Tickets & Travel
(540) 653-7777 (540) 284-4367 (540) 653-4900 (540) 653-8088 (540) 653-7327 (540) 653-8785 (540) 653-1730 (540) 653-8580 (540) 653-3077 (540) 653-7277 (540) 653-7474 (540) 653-7336 (540) 653-8785
Administration 17267 Dahlgren Rd, Bldg 205 Auto Skills/Outdoor Rec 6138 Golf Lane, Bldg 1282 Aquatics Center 6110 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 1193 Cannonball Lanes 6158 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 135 Child Development Center 1 437 Sampson Rd Child Development Center 2 6044 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 212
*The Liberty Center is only available to E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.
Craftech 6123 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 2007
Child & Youth Programs
Fitness Center 17540 Dahlgren Rd, Bldg 1610
Child Development Center 1 Child Development Center 2 Youth Activity Center(YAC) School Liaison Officer(SLO)
(540) 653-4994 (540) 653-4342 (540) 653-8009 (540) 653-2070
Fleet & Family Support Center Information Resources & Referrals Emergency Sexual Assault Advocate
(540) 653-1839 or (800) 500-4947 (540) 424-0660
Housing Office
Welcome Center Lincoln Military Family Housing
Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, NGIS Reservation Desk NGIS World Wide Reservations
(540) 653-8505/8506 (540) 663-2190
(540) 653-7671/7672 1 (877) 628-9233
Fleet & Family Support Center 6027 School House Lane, Ste 208 Gray’s Landing on the Potomac 17482 Potomac Rd Inn, Bldg 963 Housing Office 17410 Potomac Inn Rd, Bldg 962 Library 6090 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 1194 Lincoln Military Housing 6136 Jenkins Rd, Ste 205 Theater 6238 Welsh Rd, Bldg 117 Tickets & Travel/Liberty Center 6168 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 106 NGIS 17458 Potomac Inn Rd, Bldg 960 Youth Activities Center 6118 Jenkins Rd, Bldg 470
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