08.28.18 Weekly News Update

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TUESDAY AUGUST 28, 2018

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE

QUICK CLICKS: Fight Night Legends Tailgate Party Savannah Trip Disc Golf Tournament

FISH FRY

Friday, Sep 7 | 3:30-6 pm

Saturday, September 8 | Doors Open 6:30 pm

Catch all the action of UFC 228 at Eglin's Legends Sport Grill. Admission is FREE for Eglin Bayview members, and $5 for all others. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A special Fight Frenzy food menu will be available, featuring a "pay-as-you-go" bar with FREE popcorn and one FREE beverage (non-alcoholic) included. Fights start at 7 p.m., with the main event (Woodley vs. Till) scheduled for 9 pm.

Legends Sports Grill | 850-279-3534

9/11 Memorial

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Fight Night at Legends

All Eglin personnel and families are invited to a First Friday social at The Bayview, featuring a FREE Fish Fry buffet for Bayview members and their immediate family. (Admission is $5 for all others, ages 3 and up. TDY AF Club members receive Bayview pricing.) Fill up on a delicious "all-you-can-eat" menu of Southern-style favorites, and enjoy prize giveaways for Bayview members. Members are also reminded to pick up their September Bayview Bucks. We'll see you at The Bayview where it pays to be a member!

The Bayview | 850-651-1010

5K Ruck or Run Friday, September 7

Opening Ceremony: 6:50 am | Race Start: 7 am

9/11 Memorial 5K Ruck or Run honors 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.

Fitness Center | 850-882-6223

NAF Hiring

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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. Please view qualifications and apply online at www.NAFJobs.org.

NAF Human Resource Office | 850-883-3036

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• Heart Link

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Thursday, August 30 | 8:30 am - 2 pm

Heart Link—a top-notch program designed to provide spouses with a better understanding of the military way of life, with concentration on the Eglin mission, military customs, traditions, protocol, and knowledge of available resources and services. A fun-filled Heart Link orientation will be held at Eglin's A&FRC (Bldg. 205 on Van Matre Avenue), and all spouses are invited to attend. FREE continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please call for more information or to register.

A&FRC | 850-882-9060

• Aero Club Open House

Monday, September 3 | 9 am - 4 pm Flights by Reservation Only

Enjoy a spectacular bird's-eye view of the beautiful Emerald Coast on a scenic flight with the Eglin Aero Club! To celebrate Labor Day, the Aero Club is holding an Open House and offering specially priced flights for only $35 per person. Flight times between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. must be booked in advance by calling 850-882-5148. Flights in a Cessna 172 depart from the Aero Club (Bldg 898 on the flightline) and last approximately 20 minutes.

Eglin Aero Club | 850-882-5148

• Bundles for Babies

Thursday, September 6 | 9 - 11:30 am

Eglin's Airman & Family Readiness Center invites expectant parents from all branches of service to a fun-filled "Bundles for Babies" workshop, where soon-to-be moms and dads can receive valuable guidance on budgeting for the baby(s), and information on helpful programs available to expectant families. Air Force families attending will also receive a bundle of baby essentials. Please call to register.

A&FRC | 850-882-9060

• Savannah Trip September 7 - 9

Eglin ITT invites you to explore the historic city of Savannah, Georgia. ITT's exciting three-day trip includes round trip transportation, plus two nights lodging in the historic district at Staybridge Suites with a full, hot breakfast each morning. There will also be opportunity to experience the city by trolley with Hop-On Hop-Off Savannah Tours. Your travel package price is based on your number of travelers per room: $225 per person for 4 people, $260 per person for 3 people, $330 per person for 2 people, $550 for individual.

Computer Reservations for Test Prep

Every Wednesday! There will be computers reserved at the Library on Wednesdays for practice testing with EBSCO’s LearningExpress DoD Test Prep. This eResource provides access to: military test prep (ASTB-E, ASVAB, Military Flight Aptitude Test, Officer Candidate Tests, etc.); CLEP, DSST, TOEFL iBT, IELTS, SAT prep; resources for military transition to civilian careers; career certification exam prep for a wide range of occupations and much, much, more. SCORE MY TEST submits your answers for immediate scoring and analysis.

Reservations are not required. Eglin Digital Library | 850-882-9308

FREE Circuit Training

Beginning Sept. 25, the Eglin Fitness Center is hosting free circuit training every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Pavilion behind the Field House. Workouts will last under one hour and are free to ID card holders ages 18 and up. Attendees must sign a health questionnaire prior to participating in class. 850-882-6223

PERSONAL TRAINING

Eglin ITT 850-882-5930

• Legends Tailgate Party: Kick-off for NFL Sunday Ticket Sunday, September 9 | 11 am

NFL Sunday Ticket Football will kick off the season with a Tailgate Party at Legends starting at 11 a.m. There will be plenty of food and football fun with sports-related games to enjoy and prizes to be won throughout the afternoon. If you're not a member of the Bayview Club, you're invited to sign up on game day and receive 3 months free dues. Coupon discounts for dining at Legends is just one of the many benefits of Eglin club membership.

Legends Sports Grill | 850-279-3534

• Double Disc Golf Tournament Saturday, September 15 | 7:30 am

All ages and skill levels are invited to compete in Eglin Outdoor Recreation's Doubles Disc Golf Tournament, taking place on the disc golf course at Postl Point. Players will compete as two-person teams in a "Best Shot" format. Two rounds will be played with a break for lunch in between. Six available divisions include: Recreation, Advanced, Intermediate, Novice, Women, and Juniors (14 and under). Prizes will be awarded to top finishers in each division. Registration is $60 per team and includes a Player Pack from Dynamic Discs (one for each player), plus lunch and beverages. Register no later than Friday, September 14. Hosted by: Dynamic Discs

GROUP RATES Enjoy the benefits of a personal trainer while working out!

Bring a friend or two and you can save money with group rates. A 2-person group pays $360 for six group sessions and a 3-person group pays $540 for six group sessions.

That's only $180 per person!

Fitness Center 850-882-6223

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Outdoor Rec | 850-882-5058

• Parents' Night Out - Air Force Ball Saturday, September 15 | 5 - 10 pm

Eglin's Child Development Center is now offering "Parents Night Out" on Saturday, September 15 as a convenience to those attending the Air Force Ball who need childcare. This popular child care program provides a break for parents while children are safely supervised in a fun and exciting environment. Families with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years may sign up on a space-available basis for $25 per child. Activities for children will include games, movies and craft projects. Sponsored by Exchange CDC III | 850-882-5519

NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF SPONSORS OR ADVERTISERS INTENDED.

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8 - Fight Night 9 - Tail Gate Party 13 - Operation Hero 15 - Disc Golf Tournament 24 - Front Desk Training 25 - Education Workshop

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