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Marketing Yourself for a Second Career Wednesday, June 26 | 8 - 11 am
Col. Brian Anderson, USAF (Ret), Senior Director of Career Transition Services
If you're an Armed Forces member who's considering transitioning out of the military within the next 5 years, you are highly encouraged to attend the Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center's "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career" seminar at the Enlisted Heritage Hall (Bldg 1763). This annual seminar is presented by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and includes comprehensive information on developing the right transition plan, crafting résumés and cover letters, maximizing networking and informational interviews, capitalizing on social media including LinkedIn, preparation for successful interviewing, negotiating salary and benefits, and other important transition topics. The featured speaker is Col. Brian Anderson, USAF (Ret), Senior Director of Career Transition Services. All ranks are invited, and spouses are encouraged to attend as well. For more information please email Carla.Tyson.1@us.af.mil or contact the Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center. EVENT LOCATION: The Enlisted Heritage Hall (Bldg 1763) A&FRC (Bldg 205) 850-882-9060
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Satchmo SummerFest Day Trip Saturday, August 4
Join Eglin ITT on a day trip to the New Orleans Jazz Museum, headquarters for the annual SummerFest saluting legendary Lois "Satchmo" Armstrong. The festival features outdoor concerts, jazz exhibits, local delicacies and much more. Cost is $45 for transportation. Admission is $5 for ages 13 and older. ITT (Bldg 1760) 850-882-5930
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New Library Hours Summer Reading Kids Color Run Ultimate Frisbee
BAYVIEW UPDATES Wednesday Bingo:
Every Wednesday | 6 pm & 7 pm
Bingo is played every Wednesday evening, with your chance to win $3,500 to $5,000 cash! Play is open to all ranks military and civilian, family members, and guests ages 18 and older. Bar Bingo starts at 6 p.m. with regular play beginning at 7 p.m. If you're already a regular player, bring along a friend who's not a current bingo player, and you'll receive a FREE 15-game pack!
Holiday Hours:
Thursday, July 4 - Sunday, July 7
The Bayview Event Center will be closed from Thursday, July 4 through Sunday, July 7 in observance of Independence Day. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, July 8.
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EFFECTIVE: Monday, July 1
C LO S E D WE D N E S DAYS
NEW HOURS: The Eglin Library Monday: 9 am - 7 pm
Tuesday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Eglin Pool Hours
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Eglin Pool (Next to Main Fitness Center) Pool: 850-882-4959 / Office: 850-883-1244
Eglin's Digital Library is located inside Bldg. 825, right next door to Legends Sports Grill, and offers a place for not just airmen, but all military and civilian personnel to relax, hang out, read, study, and play. The center is open to all members of Team Eglin and their families. (Children under 16 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.) Eglin Library (Bldg 825) 850-882-9308
• Summer Reading Program SPONSORED BY: EGLIN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
REGISTRATION ONLINE June 1 - August 2 "It's Showtime at your Library!" Join the Eglin Library for their annual Summer Reading Program — featuring fun events, programs, prizes and incentives for all ages. Visit the Library (Bldg 825) or Register Online to sign up for a full summer of Story Times, Movie Days, a Harry Potter Art Class, a Planetarium visit, an encounter with Animal Tales, & much more!
Open Swim: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 12 pm - 6 pm Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm Sunday: 12 pm - 6 pm
Volunteers are needed! If you're interested in assisting the Eglin Library with their Summer Reading Program, volunteers are needed to help with craft tables, face painting, games and more. Please call the library or email eglinlibrary@gmail.com to sign up. REGISTRATION: https://eglindigitallibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 Eglin Library (Bldg 825) 850-882-9308
Lap Swim Only: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 6 am - 8 am, 9 am - 12 pm Friday: 6 am - 12 pm
• Kids Color Run
REGISTRATION REQUIRED NEW DATE: Friday, July 19 | 4 pm
Swim Team Only:
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 until Friday, July 19 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. REGISTRATION: www.americaskidsrun.org Eglin Youth Center (Bldg 2582) 850-882-8212 / 850-882-8291
• Ultimate Frisbee Tournament REGISTRATION REQUIRED Friday, August 16 | 4 pm
The Eglin Fitness Center is hosting an Ultimate Frisbee Tournament and is looking for 7-person teams to participate. Teams must include at least one woman. The event will be held on the Soccer Field located behind the Fitness Field House. Winner gets bragging rights and a trophy! Call 850-882-6223 for more information and to sign up. Main Fitness Center (Bldg 810) 850-882-6223 NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF SPONSORS OR ADVERTISERS INTENDED.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8 am - 9 am The Eglin Pool is open for use by all base personnel & their families. All non-instructed swimming at the Eglin Pool is FREE! Young swimmers ages 11 and up must pass a swim test before using the pool unattended. Please see a lifeguard during open swim. Only USCG approved flotation devices are allowed in the pool. Inflatables or foam noodles are not allowed. No flotation devices are allowed in the deep end. Mission Essential Users can request access to the pool calendar to schedule training. Please e-mail EglinPools@gmail.com for further instructions, or call the Aquatics Manager at 850-883-1244 or the Eglin Pool at 850-882-4959.
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Tuesday, July 2 10 am - 12 pm CALL TO REGISTER
It's Cherry Blossom Time: Washington D.C. & Williamsburg Tour Payment Due: December 3, 2019 Tour Dates: April 3-9, 2020 Eglin ITT invites you to enjoy the most beautiful time of the year on a trip to Washington DC and Williamsburg. Enjoy reserved grandstand seating at the National Cherry Blossom Parade, visit the Smithsonian's American History Museum, Jamestown Settlement and Powhatan Indian Village, Colonial Williamsburg, and tour Mount Vernon and many of the area's most popular memorials and museums. Cost is $2,800 per person, double occupancy and includes tours, nine meals including a traditional tavern dinner, four nights at the Sheraton Pentagon in Arlington and 2 nights at Williamsburg-Woodlands Hotel and Suites. Airfare from FWB, airport transfers, and insurance is also included. A nonrefundable deposit of $250 per person is required. Visit the ITT Office for the full list of additional tour sites.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS 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 ∙ Story Time: Ages 0-5 10 am | “Bubble Building” (Bldg 2579) 850-882-9308
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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