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
747-3688
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
! 319th
747-3688
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
747-3162
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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
Library 747-3046 747-3046
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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