06.04.19 Weekly News Update

TUESDAY JUNE 04, 2019

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First Friday 5Ks REGISTRATION REQUIRED First Friday of the Month | 6:45 am Start your month the right way with the Eglin Fitness Center — join them the first Friday of every month for a First Friday 5K! Showtime is 6:45 at the CE Pavilion on Cypress Road, the fun starts at 7 a.m.

REGISTRATION: Main Fitness Center (Bldg 810) 850-882-6223 THE 5K RUN LOCATION: The CE Pavilion on Cypress Road

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Kids Color Run

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Friday, June 7 | 4 pm Join the Eglin Youth Center for the 2019 America’s Kids Run! Each year, military dependants in the United States and across the world participate in America's Kids Run. This year’s event is a color run. All runners will receive an America’s Kids Run t-shirt for participating. The event is FREE and open to those with base access. Please register online at www.americaskidsrun.org. Sponsors will be required to sign and submit a permission slip consenting to allow Youth Center Staff to execute any emergency actions (if needed) during the event. Copies of the form can be found online at EglinLife.com or picked up at the Eglin Youth Center.

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REGISTRATION: www.americaskidsrun.org THE COLOR RUN LOCATION: Eglin Youth Center (Bldg 2582) 850-882-8212

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Sip and Paint Night

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Friday, June 21 | 6 pm Find your inner artist! Come and join us at Legends for a beach-themed session of Sip & Paint Night, hosted by Splash Paint Party Studio. Price is $15 for Eglin Club members/ $30 for non-members, and includes a personal cheese plate to snack on, a canvas, and all other painting supplies.

Painters will also receive one drink of their choice — including a glass of wine, a pint of beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage. The bar will also be open for purchases. Must be 16 and up to participate. You must make a reservation, and seats are limited!

RESERVATIONS: 850-533-3632 Legends Sports Grill (Bldg 825)

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EGLIN’S CLUB CORNER

• Alpha Warrior 2019 REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Thursday, June 13 | 5 pm - Battle Rig Familiarization Friday, June 14 | 10 am - Battle Rig Timed Competition (Ages 18+) Do you have what it takes to compete? Join the Fitness Center for the 2019 Alpha Warrior Competition! The top 3 competitors will advance to Regionals at Hurlburt Field.

The competition is open to all DoD personnel and family members and will take place at Battle Rig behind the Field House. Register at the Main Fitness Center, or call 850-882-6223 for more information. The Alpha Warrior Tour is a service-wide program that utilizes specially designed, state-of-the-art obstacle apparatus called Battle Rigs and Battle Stations, providing airmen an opportunity to enhance functional fitness and to achieve a greater level of resiliency at home and while deployed.

REGISTRATION: Main Fitness Center (Bldg 810) | 850-882-6223 EVENT LOCATION: The Battle Rig (in the Fitness Pavilion) behind the Field House

• AF Youth Camps 2019 APPLY NOW!

It's time for teens interested in attending any of the Air Force's exciting Youth Camp opportunities to submit their applications. Eligible applicants include dependents of Active Duty Military (assigned to, working or living on an AF Led/Joint Installation), AF Retired Military, AF Civilian Employees, and Air National Guard or AF Reserve Personnel.

Camps this year include: Teen Aviation Camp — Provides teens who have completed their freshman or sophomore year in high school the opportunity to explore careers in the Air Force and as aviators. Held at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Download the Info Packet (PDF) for details and Application Form (PDF) to apply.

Space Camp — Provides youth ages 12-18 the opportunity to explore careers in space exploration and as astronauts. A variety of camp "academies" are offered by age group, including basic, advanced, and robotics. Held at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. Download the Info Packet (PDF) for details and Application Form (PDF) to apply.

Teen Leadership Summits — Provides teens ages 14-18 opportunities to focus on leadership development, self-confidence, an appreciation for, and a sense of belonging, to the AF community. Teens will participate in military traditions, community service projects, musical performances, and environmental education classes. Three camp options are offered, two in Georgia locations and one in Colorado.

Download the Info Packet (PDF) for details and Application Form (PDF) to apply.

Youth Sports Camps — In partnership with U.S. Sports Camps, residential sports camps in 2019 include Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Football, and Volleyball. Download the Info Packet (PDF) for details and Application Form (PDF) to apply.

Additional Information is available at www.ussportscamps.com Eglin Youth Center (Bldg 2582) | 850-882-8212

Bldg 825 | 850-882-4672

IMPORTANT MESSAGE for Eglin's Club Members: Club Members, We would like to take a moment to bring you up to date on Eglin AFB Club Membership. First, we would like to assure you that Club Membership is not going away, nor membership dues.

The Eglin Club system will continue to host monthly membership nights, provide monthly member coupons and host a variety of entertaining events.

Member services will be shifted from the Bayview to Legends Sports Grill, located in Bldg. 825 at 109 North McCarthy Avenue. We also are planning a variety of Friday Night entertainment to coincide with your weekly Friday Night Bar at Legends.

The Bayview is being repurposed not closed. Starting May 26 we will stand up the Event Center at the Bayview. Many of the functions that were performed at the Bayview will continue to be held at the Event Center. Outside caterers are now being contracted to service these events. First Friday, Bingo, SNCO Induction Ceremony, promotions, etc. will still be performed at the event center and/or Legends. Best of all there will be no room fees for any events at the Event Center, and we are working on increasing Bingo to 3 nights per week.

(2 – Bayview, 1 – Golf Course).

Please help us get this message out, and thank you for your continued patronage and for being a Club Member!

Eglin School Age (Bldg 2582B) | 850-882-8291

The Eglin Pool: NOW OPEN!

Hours vary for Lap Swim, Team Practice, & Open Swim The Eglin Pool is located next to Eglin's Fitness Center and is open for use by all base personnel and their families. All non-instructed swimming is at the Eglin Pool is FREE! Hours of Operation can be found at eglinlife.com/pool Eglin Pool (Next to the Main Fitness Center) | 850-883-1244 or 850-882-4959 NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF SPONSORS OR ADVERTISERS INTENDED.

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The Community News section highlights additional FSS events and information from other units also of interest base-wide and included as space allows. More information is available by calling the Marketing Office at 850-882-1482. An advertising rate sheet is available for businesses and private organizations interested in advertising. All information published herein is subject to change without notice.

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SUNDAYS ∙ Family Fun Golf Family Discounts begin at 2 pm Eglin Golf Course (the Falcon Course) 1527 Fairway Dr - off Hwy 85, Niceville 850-882-2949 or 850-678-8726

EVERY TUESDAY STARTING JUNE 4! ∙ Story Time: Ages 0-5 10 am | “Bubble Building” (Bldg 2579) 850-882-9308 ∙ Tuesday Night Bingo 6 pm | The Bayview (Bldg 10870) 850-882-4672

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS ∙ Operation Fit Camp: FREE Circuit Training 11 am | Fitness Pavilion (behind Bldg 1325) 850-882-6223 ∙ Taekwondo Class: Ages 6 - Adult Youth: 4-5 pm | Adult: 5-6 pm Youth Center (Bldg 2582) * First session is FREE! 850-882-8212 or 850-882-8291 ∙ Eglin Dance School: Ages 3 - Teen A variety of weekly classes are offered!

Youth Center (Bldg 2582) To learn more, please contact: 850-882-8212 or 850-496-0919

WEDNESDAYS ∙ Military Tuition Assistance Briefing 8-9 am | Education Center (Bldg 251) Room #106 850-882-8142 or 850-883-1260 ∙ Computers Open for Test Prep 9 am - Noon | Library (Bldg 825) 850-882-9308 ∙ Win Big With Bingo 6 pm | The Bayview (Bldg 10870) 850-882-4672

3RD THURSDAYS ∙ Operation CCAF Completion 8-10 am | Education Center (Bldg 251) Room #111 850-882-8141 or 850-883-1260 ∙ Spouse Employment Workshop 9-11 am | A&FRC (Bldg 205) 850-882-9060

1ST FRIDAYS ∙ First Friday 5Ks Showtime: 6:45 am Run start time: 7 am The CE Pavilion on Cypress Rd 850-882-6223

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EXPERIENCE OUTDOOR REC Bldg 732 | 850-882-5058

Full Moon Kayak Monday, July 15 | 7 pm

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, call Outdoor Rec to sign up!

Sea-Doo Rentals

Saturdays & Sundays | 10 am - 4 pm Eglin Outdoor Recreation, partnering with ARAD Sea-Doo Rentals, is offering a discounted rate for personal watercraft rentals at Postl Point. Enjoy Rocky Bayou and Boggy Bayou (entry into the bay is not permitted) aboard your own personal two-seater or three-seater Sea-Doo Spark, with rates starting as low as $25 for 15 minutes.

All watercraft operators must be at least 18 years of age and must hold a required boater's safety license. A temporary license (good for 1 year) can be issued upon completion of a short test prior to your excursion. This offer is available to all Eglin personnel with base access. Please bring your ID.

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