11.20.18 Weekly News Update

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TUESDAY NOV 20, 2018

WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE

QUICK CLICKS: NOW HIRING Harry Potter Yule Ball Eglin Club Championship WinterFest

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:

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CDC Child Care Providers, Youth . . . . . . . . .Program . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistants . . . . . . . . . . . . .,

Cooks, Waiters, Food Service Workers, Bartenders, Recreations Aids/Assistant, & Custodial workers.

Visit www.NAFJobs.org.

NAF | 850-883-3036

Harry Potter "Yule Ball"

Friday, December 21 | 3 - 5 pm

You're invited to a Harry Potter-themed "Yule Ball" presented by the Eglin Digital Library. Stop in for a spell to enjoy holiday games, crafts, music, food, and plenty of wizarding fun! Costumes are highly encouraged for the occasion. All ages are welcome and admission is FREE; no registration required. The Eglin Digital Library is located at Bldg 825, in front of the main Eglin Fitness Center.

Eglin Digital Library | 850-882-9308

WinterFest! FREE Holiday Fun

Tuesday, December 18 | 5 - 7 pm | The Bayview All Team Eglin personnel and families are invited to The Bayview for WinterFest! — an evening of FREE indoor holiday festivities and activities for the kids, outdoor rides, and $4,000 in prize drawings. The holiday fun will also feature a free hors d'oeuvre buffet and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Winners of Eglin's 2018 Organizational Greeting Card Contest will be announced and cash awards presented at 5:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

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• Chef Ernie's Holiday Catering Menus & Turkey & Sides To Go

Chef Ernie's catered dining is sure to make your holiday season a delicious one.

Catered selections include buffet and plated dining, as well as a complete Fried Turkey with Sides To Go Family Meal. Orders must be placed 48 hours prior to pick up time.

For pick up orders, Chef Ernie's will be open until noon on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and every day in between. To help plan a catered event or place an order, call 850-882-4892 or email ernie@cheferniescatering.com. Chef Ernie's is open seven days a week and dining is always open to the public.

Eglin Golf Course | 850-882-2949

• Intramural Cross Country

Coaches Meeting: Tuesday, Nov 20 • Players Sign Up (LOI's Due) by Dec 11 Season Starts: Tuesday, January 8

Players interested in participating in Eglin's Intramural Cross Country season should sign up at the Main Fitness Center. Contact the Fitness Center staff at 850-882-6028, or your unit's sports rep to get involved. All active duty, Guard, Reserve, DoD civilians, contractors and dependents over the age of 18 are welcome to participate in intramural sport seasons. Participants must be assigned to or affiliated with units on Eglin AFB. A coaches meeting will be held at the Fitness Annex (Bldg 843).

Fitness Center | 850-882-6223

• Archery Tag

Friday • November 30 | 4 pm

Archery Tag is played with bows and patented foam-tipped arrows. This exciting, action-packed game offers the ultimate family-friendly experience that engages everyone. Two 5-player teams play opposite one another with a "safe zone" in between.

Each team's objectives are to hit the opposing team members, to knock out the opposing team's five disc targets, and to defend their own targets and players. Cost is $10 per person and includes all equipment needed to participate. Register today!

Outdoor Rec | 850-882-5058

• Eglin Club Championship

Air Force Pump Track Tour Coming to Eglin

Sunday • December 16 | 1 - 4 pm Bicycle, skateboard and scooter riders are invited to check out the Pump Track Tour coming to Eglin's Outdoor Rec's parking lot. Some bicycles, skateboards and scooters will be available for use. Riders are welcome to bring their own and don't forget your helmet. The event is free and the track will be open to all ages with riding skill. There will be a drawing to give away a bicycle, a skateboard, and a scooter!

850-882-5058

"Jingle Bell" Fun Run

Friday • December 14 | 7 am Start

The Eglin Fitness Center invites all base personnel to Eglin's first 5K "Jingle Bell" Fun Run. The run's show time is 6:30 a.m. at the CE Pavilion on Cypress Road, with a 7 a.m. start time. Participants are welcome to wear holiday attire.

Event is FREE and open to everyone with authorized base access. First 30 to sign up at the Main Fitness Center receive a free t-shirt. Top male and female runners will receive a prize. 850-882-6223

December 8 - 9 | Tee Times Start 7 am

All military or DoD Civilian ID cardholders are invited to play in Eglin’s Club Championship. To be the Club Champion, golfers must compete in the Black Tee Division - open to all ages and HDCPs. Other Divisions include the Gold Tee - Open Division (54 and under), Gold Tee - Senior Division (55-64), Silver Tee - Super Senior Division (65+) and the Green Tee - Ladies Division. Divisions should have a minimum of 12 players to qualify for the full $500 AGF Credit. Winners will be chosen by gross score.

Division Winners, except the Gold Tee Open Division, will be awarded a $500 voucher towards a new or renewed AGF Membership, a trophy, a designated parking spot (valid for 1 year), and their name on the Champion’s Board. Players must have a valid USGA GHIN handicap or will play as a scratch golfer.

Eglin Golf Course | 850-882-2949

• Customer Appreciation Day

Thursday • December 13 | 10 am - 1 pm

The Eglin Digital Library would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to all its valued patrons with a Customer Appreciation Day, taking place in Bldg 825 (in front of the main Fitness Center). Everyone is invited to stop in and enjoy FREE refreshments.

Happy Holidays to all of Team Eglin, from the Eglin Digital Library!

Eglin Digital Library | 850-882-9308

• Holiday Party: EFMP & Hearts Apart Saturday • December 15 | 10:30 am - 2 pm

A holiday party is planned for all families who are a part of the Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center's Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) and/or Hearts Apart Program. Enjoy time with friends and family as we celebrate the holiday spirit with crafts, food, and pictures with Santa. Please RSVP online at einvitations.afit.edu by Tuesday, December 4. Party location is the Eglin Youth Center, Bldg. 2582 on Hatchee Road.

A&FRC | 850-882-9060

• The Polar Express in New Orleans Friday • December 21

Eglin ITT invites all aboard for a holiday trip to New Orleans. The festive day will feature leisure time in the city, plus a golden ticket to board "The Polar Express"—an interactive reenactment of Chris Van Allsburg's classic Christmas tale. Cost is $105 per person (ages 12+), and $95 for children under 12. Price includes round-trip transportation and tickets. Call or visit Eglin ITT to book your seat today!

ITT | 850-882-5930 NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF SPONSORS OR ADVERTISERS INTENDED.

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BAYVIEW Holiday Closures November 21 Wednesday Night Bingo Cancelled December 7 First Friday Cancelled December 7, 14 & 21 Friday Social Hour Cancelled December 24 - January 4 Closed for the Holidays Cancellations and Closures due to private catered events and Holidays • 850-651-1010

MARK YOUR CALENDARS Nov 22 - Thanksgiving Meal (Breeze) Dec 1 - Christmas Tree Cutting (ODR) Dec 14 - Jingle Bell Fun Run (Fitness) Dec 18 - WinterFest at The Bayview Dec 21 - Harry Potter Yule Ball (EDL) Jan 9 - Polar Bear Plunge (ODR)

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