09.04.18 Weekly News Update

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QUICK CLICKS: Legends Tailgate Party Disc Golf Tournament First Friday Fish Fry

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 | 850-279-3524

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UFC 228 Fight Night

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 by Friday, Sep 14. Check-in on Saturday begins at 7:30 a.m., with a players meeting at 8:15 a.m. Hosted by: Dynamic Discs

Outdoor Rec | 850-882-5058

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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 | 850-883-3036

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• First Friday: Fish Fry

Friday • September 7 | 3:30 - 6 pm

All Eglin personnel and families are invited to a First Friday social at The Bayview, featuring a FREE Fish Fry 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 fried fish with all the fixin's, plus enjoy prize drawings throughout the evening for Bayview members. Members are also reminded to pick up their September Bayview Bucks.

The Bayview | 850-651-1010

• UFC 228 Fight Night

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

• RecOn: Hydrobike Sunday Brunch Tour Sunday • September 9 | 8 am

There's a new way to go for a bike ride this summer, and that's on a Hydrobike!

Operated just like any other bicycle, a Hydrobike has two pontoons instead of wheels to carry you over the water. Join Eglin Outdoor Recreation on an adventure out to Thomas Pilcher Park in Santa Rosa Beach to enjoy Sunday brunch and the unique experience of Hydrobiking on the water. Cost is $25 and includes transportation, brunch, and bike rental. Minimum age to participate is 6 years old. Participants meet at Postl Point for departure and are encouraged to bring swimwear, a change of clothes, a towel, water shoes, bottled water, a hat, and sunscreen. Availability is limited.

Outdoor Rec | 850-882-5058

• Field Trip to Field of Valor

Absentee Voting Week October 1 - 8

The first week of October is time to return your absentee voting ballot.

No absentee ballot? No problem!

Stop by the Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center for assistance and learn more about the absentee voting process, how to use the Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB), and everything else there is to know about the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), which offers guidance on the registration and voting process. Visit www.fvap.gov or contact the Installation Voting Assistance Officer, Ms. Carla Tyson, at 850-885-VOTE (8683) A&FRC | 850-882-9060

Attention Teens The Eglin Youth center is looking for volunteers to help with admin, repairs, events and to assist with sports. It's an opportunity to earn volunteer hours for college, build your resume, and give back to your facility! Volunteer Today!

Youth Center | 850-882-8212

Wednesday • September 12 | 2:45 - 6 pm

Keystone and Torch Club Members are invited on a field trip to the Field of Valor to honor Eglin's fallen heroes. The Field of Valor is a tribute to the 343 fallen heroes (since 9/11/11) from the State of Florida who have paid the ultimate price. The 343 large American flags, posted atop 8-foot poles, will be displayed in perfect rows and columns in the grassy field at the Mullet Festival grounds.

Youth Center | 850-883-3525

• STEM Hour at the Library

The Eglin Digital Library hosts an hour of STEM learning and activities, featuring a different lesson each month on practical concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math. On September 13, kids ages 10 and older are invited to take part in cool chemistry experiments with the Cabbage Juice Titration Lab! Sign-up is required.

Parents or guardians must remain in the facility to supervise their children at all times.

Eglin Digital Library | 850-882-9308

• Parents' Night Out - Air Force Ball

Saturday • September 15 | 5-10 pm (Air Force Ball)

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. Dates and times scheduled through the end of 2018 are as follows: Please call CDC III at 850-882-5519 for more information or to make reservations. Sponsored by Exchange 850-882-9060

• RecOn: Sea-Doo Rental

Eglin Outdoor Recreation, partnering with ARAD Sea-Doo Rentals, is offering an opportunity for eligible individuals to enjoy a specially discounted rate for one hour of personal watercraft rental at Postl Point. For only $10, enjoy Rocky Bayou and Boggy Bayou (entry into the bay is not permitted) aboard your own personal Sea-Doo! A boaters safety license is required, regardless of age, and can be issued upon completion of a short test prior to your excursion. Pre-registration is required.

Outdoor Rec | 850-882-5058

NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF SPONSORS OR ADVERTISERS INTENDED.

RECREATION Boat Storage Special

Thursday • September 13 | 10 - 11 am

Sunday • September 16 | 1 pm

OUTDOOR

1 Month FREE!

At Ben's Lake Marina, new customers pre-paying a 6-month storage agreement receive 1 month FREE! Current customers also receive 1 month FREE when pre-paying a 12 month storage agreement.

Availability may be limited. Some restrictions apply.

Outdoor Rec 850-882-7730

MARK YOUR CALENDARS Sep Sep Sep Sep Sep Sep

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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