Aug-Sep Force Magazine

the 319th 319thForce ForceSupport Support Squadron Magazine Squadron Magazine AUG/SEP 2019

ISSUE

Back to School Brigade 2 Aug Golf Club Championship 3 Aug Summer Reading Finale 10 Aug Back to School Bash 16 Aug Customer Appreciation Week 6-13 Sep Air Force Ball Childcare 13 Sep Glow Golf 14 Sep

fitness center 747-3384

Conquering the World

8 August, 8am - 6pm Play a game of around the world while spelling the word “GLADIATOR”!

See Fitness Center Staff to sign up

Aquathon

12 September, 3pm 3 man teams:

Member 1: Swim 500m Member 2: Runs to 5K trail Member 3: Runs 1.5mi See Fitness Center Staff to sign up

Water Run

23 August, 5:30pm Come cool off and run a 5K while getting attacked with water balloons and water guns!

500/1000 Club

26 September, 11am -5pm Max you are able to do on bench/deadlift/squat!

See Fitness Center Staff to sign up

Starts at the 5K Trail across from the Gym

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2019 CUSTOMER APPRECIATION WEEK

SEPTEMBER 6-13, 2019

OUTDOOR REC 17 aug

9AM - 3PM|GOLF COURSE

(Regularly $20/adult, $18/child)

31 AUG

FREE SHUTTLES

Golf & Cache

Join us for a geocaching challenge!

Play 9 holes, get geocache coordinates and win prizes!

Cost: $5/adult, $3/child

SKYDIVING tRIP SKYDIVE FARGO

Join us for tandem skydiving!

Cost: $125/person (Regularly $263) Trips depart ODR @ 6:30am Register NLT 29 August

bOATER SAFETY CLASS 5PM|OUTDOOR REC

13 AUG

27 AUG

Shuttles include transportation only

10 AUG Art & Wine Walk 14 SEP

5PM|OUTDOOR REC

6 AUG

20 AUG

3 SEP

17 SEP

Class is required to rent ATVs from ODR

DOWNTOWN GRAND FORKS Departs J.R. Rockers @ 11:30am Return shuttle departs Cabela’s @ 5:30pm

BLUES ON THE RED

DOWNTOWN EAST GRAND FORKS Departs J.R. Rockers @ 4:30pm Return shuttle departs @ 10:15pm

6-7 SEP

16 AUG

BASE CAMP FAM CAMP

Join us for a camping trip in our own backyard! We will have a hike, games, outdoor movies, outdoor cooking, and more!

Class is required to rent boats from ODR

ATV SAFETY CLASS

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DUCK HUNt

DEVILS LAKE AREA

22 SEP

Join us for a guided duck hunt!

Participants must provide their own firearm, ammunition, and required ND hunting licenses.

Cost: $150/person (Regularly $280) 10 spots available at discounted price Registration available 2 Sep - 16 Sep

28 sep

pheasant hunt

McCOLLUM’S HUNTING PRESERVE

Join us for a guided pheasant hunt!

Cost includes hunting guides & dogs, bird cleaning, firearm rental, a box of ammo, and refreshments.

Cost: $150/person (Regularly $250) No hunting license required.

15 spots available at discounted price Registration available 9 Sep - 26 Sep

Airman & Family Readiness Center and Voting Assistance Office

747-3241

Newcomers Briefing 1 Aug & 5 Sep, 7:30am Transition Assistance Program 12-16 Aug & 9-13 Sep Senior TAP 24 - 27 Sep Boots to Business Entrepreneur Workshop 18 Sep Career Exploration and Planning Track 21 - 22 Aug

Tourist in Your Own Town 10 Aug, 7:30pm Attendees will receive: - Free tickets to see Legally Blonde: The Musical at the Empire Arts Center - Complimentary drinks at The Ember Coffee House

Space is limited, sign up by 2 Aug, adults only.

Stay tuned for our Annual Soup Supper coming in October!

Arts & Crafts

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COSPLAY HELMET MAKING Open to Aug 14, 15, 21 & 22 5 to 6pm

ages 12 +

Supplies available for purchase at Arts & Crafts for only $10

SIGN UP BY 2 AUG

Create your own skateboard design with artist Mark Rivard!!

Ages 12+ Aug 6: 3pm to 5pm Aug 7: 1pm to 3pm Ages 6-11 Aug 7: 10am - Noon

THE ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON 30 SEP FOR INVENTORY

Warrior Welcome Wagon 2 Aug, 6 Sep | 3-4:30 pm Pickup/drop-off at J.R. Rockers

Whether you’re civilian, military, or even a spouse, come join us as we tour Force Support facilities and show you the exciting things happening around our base! Children welcome. FREE!

WARRIOR INN, 747-7200 Due to renovations, Warrior Inn’s front desk has been relocated to the Community Activity Center, 543 Holzapple St. Bldg 203.

Please contact us at 701-747-7200 DSN 362-7200 or email Warriorinngf@gmail.com OR af.dodlodging.net for reservations.

Join us for Popcorn Extravaganza every Tuesday in in our lobby!

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER

COMMUNITY CENTER 747-4845

National POPSICLE Day

9 AUG

10AM TO NOON Popsicles, refreshments & coloring!

72nd 72nd Air Air Force Force Ball Ball Care Care at the CDC & YC

13 Sep

5:30pm - 11:30pm

HAND PRINT ART

20 SEP

10AM TO NOON

Join us as we make a hand print craft that will be turned into a petal for a giant sunflower! We will also have snacks and refreshments.

Let us provide your childcare during the 72nd Air Force Ball!

$30 per child - includes snack Must pre-pay and complete paperwork upon sign up.

Sign up by 30 Aug

CDC, 747-3042 YC, 747-3150

CHILD DEV CENTER, 747-3042 30 AUG, 2:30PM: ALL THINGS GO

PARENT

INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITY

- Baby yoga - What have we ridden in?

- Water table fun - Picnic with parents - Family classroom pics - Toy car races - Pretend: the places we will go

27 SEP, 2:30PM: SHAPE IT UP - Building box & puzzle games - Sidewalk chalk shapes & exercise - Yoga fun time - Nature walk - Getting fit and in shape!

- Cutting & matching

GIVE PARENTS A BREAK 10 Aug: 9am to 3pm, 14 Sep: 5pm to 11pm

Must have a referral certificate from the A&FRC on file or pay $5/hr for Parents Night Out. Sign up two Wednesdays prior at the YC or CDC.

YOUTH CENTER, 747-3150 Before & After School Registration begins 1 Aug Give Parents a Break 10 Aug: 9am - 3pm 14 Sep: 5pm - 11pm Volleyball Camp 12- 16 Aug Ages 6-9: 10:30 - 11:30am Ages 10-12: 12:30 - 2pm Ages 13-18: 2:30 - 4pm Back to School Bash 23 Aug, 11am - 1pm For families enrolled in the Summer Day Camp

Fall Soccer/Start Smart Soccer Begins 3 Sep $25 members / $30 non Current physical and shot records required. Registration open now!

2 Sep: SAP/ Liberty Sq/YC Closed for Labor Day Worldwide Day of Play 20 Sep BCGA and Nickelodeon encourage us to commit an entire day to active play at Liberty Square!

events

THURSDAYS*

Play Bingo at 5pm for a chance to win $500! $3/3-card sheet.

KIDS EAT FREE FRIDAYS*

Get 1 free kid’s meal w/each paid adult meal from 4 to 9pm!

2 AUG | 6 SEP

16

AUGUST 5pm

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Club! We’ll have a balloon artist, games & prizes, a pasta dinner buffet, music, bouncy castles, and more! $10 members/$12 non-members

747-3392

* Club members only.

Closed 2 Sep for Labor Day

3PM: Social Hour 4PM: Free food* $10 non-members 5PM: Club Drawing* & Trivia

FOOT BALL RETURNS! 8 SEPTEMBER! Stay tuned for details!

SOCIAL HOUR Wed-Fri 4 to 6pm Drinks only $4!

BASE EXCHANGE The first 200 children will receive a free backpack and school supplies, thanks to Operation Homefront!

Register with the School Liaison Office or at operationhomefront.org/event/list

NLT 26 July.

No Federal Endorsement of Sponsor Intended

SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICE

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Catch all the NFL action at J.R. Rockers starting 8 SEP! Join the weekly “Pick’em Contest” to win a $25 FSS gift card and be entered to win home theater seating!

sCHOOL-AGE SWIM LESSONS (ages 5+)

$40/person

5 AUGUST - 15 AUGUST

LEVEL

LEVEL 2: Floating & Beginners Strokes LEVEL 3a: Breaststroke, Butterfly, & Sidestroke LEVEL 3b: Stroke Improvement & Deep End Test LEVEL 4: Stroke Technique & Flip Turns TEEN CLASS: Ages 12-17

DAYS

Mon - Thu Mon - Thu Mon - Thu Mon - Thu Mon - Thu

TIME 9:00 - 9:30am 9:35 - 10:05am 10:10 - 10:40am 10:45 - 11:15am 11:30am - Noon

pRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS (under age 5) EVERY FRIDAY IN AUGUST $20/month NON SWIMMERS

DAY TIME Fri Fri

9:00 - 9:30am 10:00 - 10:30am

SWIMMERS

DAY TIME Fri Fri

9:30 - 10:00am 10:30 - 11:00am

AQUATIC CENTER, 747-3305 or 740-9382

DAKOTA LANES, 747-3050 LUNCH SPECIALS

LUNCH & BOWL

$5 $5 Pulled Pulled Pork Pork Sandwich Sandwich

Purchase Purchase a a combo combo meal meal from from 11am 11am to to 1pm 1pm at at the the Strike Strike Zone Zone and and get get 33 games games and and shoes shoes for for only only $2. $2.

19-23 AUGUST

Includes Includes chips chips & & drink drink

16-20 SEPTEMBER

$5 $5 Kale Kale and and Sausage Sausage Soup Soup Includes Includes drink drink

MON-FRI

Show Show receipt receipt at at front front desk. desk.

COSMIC BOWLING

FRIDAY NIGHTS

Get unlimited Cosmic Bowling from 7pm to 10pm for $10!

Kids bowl 2 free games every day at Dakota Lanes ALL SUMMER LONG!

Shoes included.

3 JUNE - 7 SEPTEMBER Register at kidsbowlfree.com and download your passes weekly

14 SEPTEMBER | $15 | DUSK Includes dinner & prizes

Cart & green fees not included

3 AUGUST

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP $15+ green Fees TEE OFF at 10AM

MONDAY MADNESS

Every Monday, play 9 holes for just $5!

Rent a golf cart for an additional $5!

Plainsview Golf Course, 747-4279

Library Story Time 747-3046

Hours: Tue-Thu: 10am to 8pm Fri & Sat: Noon to 5pm

BOOK CLUB

14 August | 4pm

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

WEDNESDAYS | 10:30AM Join us for story time, songs, and a craft!

AUGUST THEME

Roll Out the Red Carpet!

11 September | 4pm

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

by Mark Twain

DEPLOYED SPOUSE ICE CREAM SOCIAL 3 August|1pm to 3pm

Join us at the CAC to socialize and enjoy some summer treats!

Kids are welcome!

SUMMER READING PROGRAM FINALE 10 August|1pm to 3pm

Join us at the CAC for a comic themed extravaganza to close out the Summer Reading Program!

ACTIVITIES

Join us for face-painting, bouncy castles, a costume contest, free comic books (while supplies last), snacks, door prizes, and MORE!

Prizes

Turn in your reading logs and win prizes for reading throughout the summer! Grand Prize winners will be announced at 2:30pm.

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@ LIBRARY @ HOUSING DOG PARK @ COMMUNITY GARDEN @ LIBRARY

SEPTEMBER THEME

A Pirate’s Life for Me!

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SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER

@ SPLASH PAD @ STABLES @ FAM CAMP @ LIBRARY

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SATURDAY

Check out our activity stations and complete fun challenges!

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

LEGO CHALLENGE DAY 14 September

1pm to 3pm|@ the CAC

10

AUGUST

Summer Read ing Finale par ty Help us close out the summer reading program!

Join us for SNACKS, DOOR PRIZES, FACE-PAINTING, BOUNCY CASTLES, A COSPLAY CONTEST, AND MORE!

Turn in your reading logs and win prizes!

Grand Prize winners will be announced at 2:30pm

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Maximize summer with squadron eventS through the Unite program!

Unite provides commanders with exibility and funding to deliver programs that build cohesion among personnel within their unit.

Unutilized funds will be returned to AFSVA mid-Sept 2019.

Community Cohesion Coordinator, Janessa Vageline 747-6351

Operate your own business from your home!

We offer free equipment and training to help you support the AF mission of caring for children of military & civilian personnel.

FAMILY CHILD CARE 747-3027

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EDUCATION FAIR 15 AUG

10:00am - 2:00pm Northern Lights Club Over 20 reps from schools throughout the country will be attending to share information about their educational programs!

EDUCATION CENTER 747-3316

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