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for Veterans
Wednesday • August 15 | 2 - 3:30 pm The Airman and Family Readiness Center is proud to host a “ VA Home Loans for Veterans” seminar. Key topics include eligibility requirements, VA loan guidelines and compromised sales.This seminar, conducted by the VA Regional Loan Center, is a must for all veterans looking to purchase a home! A&FRC | 850-882-9060
After School
Transportation
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VA Home Loans
The Eglin Youth Center provides after-school transportation during the school year for Lewis School students needing transportation to the center. Cost is $35 per child, per month or $150 per semester. The School Age Program offers morning drop services for an additional charge. Contact the Youth Center at 850-882-8212 or the School Age Program at 850-882-8291 for more information.
QUICK CLICKS: VA Loan Dinner & Dancing Chef Ernies AF COOL Virtual Tour Eglin Eagle Golf
1000 Bulbs 500 at Talladega
Sunday • October 18
ITT is heading to Talladega for the 1000 Bulbs 500 race. Cost is $90 per person for transportation and admission to the race or $125 with pre-race pit pass included. Trip departs ITT at 3 a.m Eglin ITT | 850-882-5930
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NAF Hiring
Looking for an opportunity to serve our local military community? The NAF Human Resource Office on Eglin Air Force Base has positions available for multiple Force Support Service Activities, both full and part time. Positions include: Cooks, Waiters, Food service workers, Bartenders, Recreations Aids/Assistant, Child and Youth Program Assistants, Custodial workers. Several positions offer benefits. View qualifications and apply online at www.NAFJobs.org. NAF Human Resource Office | 850-883-3036.
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• Dinner & Dancing at Chef Ernie's
Friday • August 10 | Dining: 5 - 10 pm | Show: 6 - 9 pm
The Eglin Golf Course welcomes back singer Josh Sirten as he returns for a live show at Chef Ernie's, performing the greatest songs from the days of the Rat Pack! Dine and dance to your favorite hits by Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and more. It promises to be a one-of-a-kind evening you'll be sure to enjoy! Admission is FREE; only cost is your dinner and beverages. Dining at the Golf Course is open to the public, so bring along your friends and family. Make your reservations by calling 850-882-4892, or email ernie@cheferniescatering.com. Eglin Golf Course | 850-882-2949
• Dad's 101: The Basics
Wednesdays • August 15 | 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Attention, expectant fathers! Eglin's Airman & Family Readiness Center invites you to "Dad's 101: The Basics." This new parent support program is where new and soon-to-be dads can learn how to be an integral part of the pregnancy, childbirth, coping with crying, how to bathe a baby, and other baby care processes. Class location is the West Gate Chapel, Bldg 2574. A&FRC | 850-882-9060
• AF COOL Virtual Tour Friday • August 17 | 9 am
Air Force COOL is going Facebook Live! All Air Force enlisted personnel are invited and encouraged to participate in the AF Credential Opportunities On-Line (COOL) virtual briefing on Friday, August 17. The COOL program provides information for advancing airmen careers during active service while also preparing to compete in the civilian workforce after separation. This Facebook Live session is an opportunity to ask questions for your individual AFSC's and learn more about the COOL program's benefits. Be sure to visit and "Like" the AF COOL Facebook page (fb.com/USAF.AFCOOL) and tune in at 9 a.m. on August 17 for the virtual briefing. Education Center | 850-883-1250
• Youth Fall Soccer, Flag Football & Cheerleading
Registration Open Now thru August 17 | Mon-Fri, Noon-5:30 pm Soccer: Ages 5-13 | Flag Football: Ages 6-11 | Cheerleading: Ages 5-12
Registration for Youth Soccer, Flag Football, and Cheerleading is open now through Aug. 17 at the Eglin Youth Center, available Monday-Friday from noon to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per child, or $100 per family. Player evaluations for ages 9 and above will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21 for Soccer players on Field 4, and at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23 for Flag Football players on Field 1. Practices begin Tuesday, Aug. 28, with games played every Saturday from Sep. 15 to Nov. 3 at either Eglin or Hurlburt. Youth Center | 850-882-8212
• Fishing 101 Clinics
Saturday • August 18 | 9 am
Eglin Outdoor Recreation presents Fishing 101 Clinics at Postl Point, where a professional instructor will teach the basic techniques of shoreline fishing along the bay. Instruction includes baiting, casting, reeling, and fish identification. Basic shore fishing of the bay will be taught, all in a real fishing environment. Cost for the 2-hour class is $25 and includes use of all necessary equipment and bait. Participation is open to all base personnel and their guests, ages 16 and up. Outdoor Rec | 850-882-5058
• Dog Obedience Classes
9/11 Memorial 5K Ruck or Run Friday • September 7
Opening Ceremony: 6:50 am Race Start: 7 am The Eglin Fitness Center invites all members of Team Eglin to participate in a 9/11 Memorial 5K Ruck or Run, honoring the men and women who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Start/Finish line will be at the CE Pavilion on Cypress Road. The event is FREE and open to all active duty, guard, and reserve personnel, as well as DoD civilians, contractors, and dependents. Registration is not required. Participants are asked to be in place by 6:45 a.m. An opening ceremony will be held before the race begins. Eglin Fitness Center | 850-882-6223
Hotel Deals
Great deals on hotels and lodging in countless vacation destinations are available to U.S. military personnel, with FREE discount program membership available to Active Duty, Retired, Reserve & Guard members! Eglin ITT | 850-882-5930
NEW POOL
HOURS
Aug 2 - Sep 2 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7 am - 12 pm | Lap Swim only Wednesday | Closed Saturday 9 am - 5 pm | Open Swim Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm | Open Swim
Tuesdays • August 21 - Sep 25 | 5 pm
Classes are specialized for pups over four months of age, or adult dogs who haven't had 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. Cost for each six-week course is $75 and includes everything needed to participate.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Outdoor Rec | 850-882-5058
• Eglin Eagle Invitational Golf Tournament
Saturday • August 25 | 7:30 am Shotgun| Eagle Course
This event offers guests who normally play at other clubs an opportunity to enjoy a day at the award-winning Eglin Golf Course! The competition is a 2-person team event, no GHIN handicap required, with three flights: Couples, Ladies, and Men. Tournament fee is $20 plus any additional golfing fees for AGF players, or $50 total for non-AGF players including guests from other clubs. Register by 10 a.m. on Friday, August 24. Eglin Golf Course | 850-882-2949
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Aug 17 - AF COOL Virtual Tour Aug 17 - Sunrise Paddle Aug 28 - Teen Open House Aug 30 - Heart Link Sep 9 - 9/11 Memorial 5K Sep 15 - Disc Golf Tournament
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