02.17.21 Weekly Update

FSS Events, Programs & Activities

Virtual Book Club

Feb. 22 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Join the Eglin Library for its Virtual Book Club!

This month’s book is “Evvie Drake Starts Over”

by Linda Holmes and is available to read on the Libby app.

Email eglinlibrary@gmail.com to get the Zoom link.

RecOn Indoor Shooting Range Trip March 6 | 8 a.m.

Eglin Outdoor Recreation is excited to visit Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting & Sport, the Florida Panhandle's newest and most modern indoor shooting range! Participants will each receive a pistol and 100 rounds of ammunition to use at their leisure, and the trip includes 1-hour each of instruction and lane time with two private instructors. Outdoor Rec has reserved the Pistol Range featuring ten 15-yard shooting lanes. Cost is $25 per person.

Participants must be at least 13 years old and must wear closed-toed shoes and t-shirts; no spaghetti straps, tank tops or similar. Participants must provide their own transportation to the Emerald Coast Indoor Shooting Range at 685 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso, FL. (850) 882-5058 *RecOn events are open to all active duty and reserve personnel and their family members.

Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021

UPCOMING EVENTS

Archery Tag Feb. 20 | 1 p.m.

Eglin Outdoor Recreation presents Archery Tag! Similar to dodgeball, Archery Tag is played with bows and patented foam-tipped arrows. This exciting, action-packed game is family friendly and offers something for everyone. Two five-player teams play opposite one another with a "safe zone" in between. To win, knock out the opposing team's members and disc targets while defending your team and set of targets. Eliminate a player by hitting him or her with an arrow or by catching his or her arrow. Revive an eliminated teammate by hitting an opponent's target or catching an opponent's arrow. Cost is $15 per person and includes all equipment needed to participate. Games are played at Postl Point and are open to all base personnel and their registered guests. Call or visit Outdoor Rec to register.

Glow in the Dark Disc Golf Feb. 21 | 6 p.m.

All disc golf enthusiasts are invited out to Postl Point for a round of Glow in the Dark Disc Golf. When the sun goes down, the fun begins! Outdoor Rec will provide players with special lights, and can provide discs as well if needed. At least 9 out of 18 baskets on the course will be illuminated with LED lighting. Cost is $10 per person. Prior disc golf experience is recommended, but all skill levels may join. Participants are encouraged to bring bottled water, insect repellent, a headlamp or flashlight, and to wear comfortable athletic or hiking shoes. (850) 882-5058

Full Moon Kayak Feb. 26 | 6 p.m.

Come paddle with Eglin Outdoor Recreation out from Postl Point to see the full moon rise over the bay. This two-hour guided excursion will take participants on a kayaking trip to a small secluded beach for an amazing view of the night sky, a small fire with s'mores, and a moonlit paddle back to Postl Point. Participation is open to all base personnel and registered guests, ages 16 and older, who have some prior kayaking experience. Cost is $20 per person and includes all necessary equipment and ingredients for s'mores. Single and double kayaks are available. Participants are encouraged to bring bottled water and a flashlight, and to wear non-cotton clothing. Date may be adjusted in the case of inclement weather conditions. Pre-registration is required, so contact Outdoor Rec to sign up. (850) 882-5058

Read Across America March 1 - 5 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Celebrate Read Across America with a scavenger hunt at the Eglin Library! Visit the Library between March 1 – 5 for a fun and family friendly scavenger hunt. Prizes will be given out while supplies last. No sign up is required.

Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA), Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone."

Dog Obedience Classes March 10 - April 7 | Wednesdays, 5 - 6 p.m.

Basic Dog Obedience Classes are specialized for pups over four months of age, or adult dogs who have had no previous training. Your canine companion will learn basic obedience commands and good doggy manners, and individual behavioral problems such as excessive barking and jumping will be addressed. Course sessions last five weeks, with classes held for a maximum of 10 dogs. The first class meeting will be for owners only (no dogs should attend, please!).

Cost for each five-week course is $75 and includes everything needed to participate. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations, including kennel cough; owners are asked to bring their dog's shot record to the first class. Register and pick up additional class information at Eglin Outdoor Recreation. (850) 882-5058

Upcoming Airman & Family Readiness Center Courses • Grief & Loss Support Group | Mar. 9 | 12 p.m.

• Ten Steps to a Federal Job | March 9 | 1 - 3:30 p.m.

• Navigating the Divorce Process | March 16 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Virtual Bundles for Babies | March 17 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.

For more information or to register, call (850) 882-9060

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