Force Support Squadron - Recreation Update

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MARCH

March 2010
BodyPump 71
Harris Fitness Center
7:00 am and 3:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Location: OMNI
BodyPump 71 is all about teaching from the heart, not from the head. The exercises are easy to coach, giving you the freedom to focus on connecting your participants to the magic of the workout and the music. 634-2258
Note: Classes will not be held on Down Days, Holidays OREs & ORIs.

March FINAL TWO WEEKS
Little League Baseball and Girls Softball Sign-Ups
Youth Program
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Boys and Girls, Ages 5-18
Registration fee is $60 per child, sign-up at the Youth Center.
You must bring your child’s birth certificate or dependant I.D for proof of age. Don’t miss out on all the fun!
Any Questions? Call Nicole Lytle at 743-9086

11 & 25 March
Effective Job Search Strategies Workshop
Airman & Family Readiness Center
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Open to: All
Call to register 634-2863

12 March
Kids Night Out
Youth Program
6:00-8:00 PM
Ages: 5-18
Cost: $3 members/$5 non-members
“St. Patrick’s Day Fun” games, snacks, and crafts. 634-4953

12 March
Maintenance Professional of the Year (MPOY) Childcare!
Beale Lanes Bowling Center
5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Ages: 10+
Cost: $8. Free for spouses of deployed with DePLAYment Tag Pass Packs.
Sponsored by the Community Center.
Parents drop your kids off for unlimited Cosmic Bowling while you attend the MPOY function! Shoes and Miniature Golf included. Certified CPR staff will be on hand for this event along with chaperone volunteers. Sign-up sheets will be provided for the evening for drop-off/pick-up. Call for more information. 634-2299

13 March
2–Person Blind Draw
Coyote Run Golf Course
7:00 am– 11:00 am
Cost: $20 (includes prize fund and lunch)
Age: 18 yr +
Sign-Up Deadline: 12 March
2 Person team w/ handicap, best ball format, partners will be selected after everyone tees off, players can play in their own group, results will be given out the following day. 788-0192

13 March
Calaveras Winegrape & Gourmet*** [FLYER]
Outdoor Adventure Center
9:30 AM–8:00 PM
Cost: $50 (event ticket & transportation)
Sign-up Deadline: 9 March
Spend an afternoon walking around the fairgrounds as you taste select pairings of gourmet hors d’oeuvres and cheeses, prepared by ‘Chefs of Calaveras’. Discover the myriad of wines produced from Calaveras Vineyards and discover the signature foods of award winning chefs, a mouth watering array of fine specialty cheeses and delicious desserts. Enjoy this pallet pleasing experience as you peruse the works of local artists and visit exhibitor products and wares. Take home a pearl of wisdom from their 45-minute seminars focusing on wine service, cheese and sensory evaluation presented by local experts. 634-2054

13 March
Give Parent’s A Break
Airman & Family Readiness Center
3:00-9:00 PM
Sign-Up Deadline: 10 March
Call to register: 634-2863
Cost: Free with certificate
Open to families of deployed active duty, those on extended TDY or a remote assignment.

14 March
Northstar Ski Resort Shuttle
Outdoor Adventure Center
6:30 AM–8:00 PM (*Return time dependent upon road conditions)
Cost: $15 (Open to all ages)
Sign-up Deadline: 10 March
Let the OAC ski shuttle transport you to North star-at-Tahoe ski resort. Enjoy the ease of the new express quad lift on Lookout Mountain, snowmaking systems, improved trails, increased lift capacity, and widening of the ski boundaries, increasing the resort's total skiable acreage to a total of 2,904 acres! North star offers free lift tickets to active duty members with a valid ID, and for everyone else, you can purchase a discounted lift ticket at the OAC. NorthStar also offers an ice skating facility located in the heart of the Village, surrounded by a collection of upscale shops and restaurants, fire pits and seating areas--perfect for sipping hot chocolate and trading ski stories. Whether you’re a skier or not, a trip to this world-class resort offers you an abundance of opportunities! Sit back and relax after a long day on the hill and let OAC do the driving. 634-2054

15-19 March NEW!
Writing Women Back Into History
Child Development Center
Daily readings start at 10:00 am.
Please join us in celebrating Women’s History Month
We are looking for volunteers to read books to children at the Child Development Center (CDC).
Please contact Contact: SSgt Monroe 634-2081 if you would like to volunteer.

15-19 March
Beale's Best - Max Bench / Max Squat
Harris Fitness Center
Bench Press and Squats can be completed anytime durning normal operational hours. 634-2258

17 March
Beale's Best - 5K Fun Run
Harris Fitness Center
Show up at 6:30 am, Start 7:00 am
Held at the Coyote Run Golf Course Fun Run Path. 634-2258

16 March
Beale AFB Blood Drive [FLYER]
Community Center
10:00 am-4:00 pm
BloodSource blood donors receive a coupon for a FREE individual Penne Marinara with Meatballs from Round Table Pizza with any purchase. Offer valid at participating restaurants in the Chico, Marysville, Yuba City and Redding areas. Please dirnk plenty of fluids. Minimum 110 pounds and generally healthy. Donor Card ir ID required. Minimum 17 years-old (16 with parental consent). Walk-in welcome! For more information call 634-8435.

17 & 31 March
Boater Safety Courses
Outdoor Adventure Center
Before renting any motorized watercraft from the Outdoor Adventure Center, individuals are required to first obtain their Boater Safety Course Certificate. The certification process for 2010 has not changed and certificates are still good for a 3-year period. 634-2054

17 March
Saint Paddy's Day Bowling Special
Beale Lanes
11:00 am-7:00 pm
Bring in a clover and bowl for $1.25 per game! Deplayment Tag holders bowl Free!
Sponsored by the Community Center. 634-2299

17 March
Luck of the Irish Family Bowl
Beale Lanes
4:00 pm-8:00 pm
If the family wears green, they can bowl Free! DEPLAYMENT EVENT!
Sponsored by the Community Center.
Families, who don’t have “Deplayment Tags”, still get a fantastic deal $1.50 gms/shoes $1.00. 634-2299

17 March
Cartoon Block Party
Community Center
5:00 pm-7:30 pm
Cost: $4 for Adults, $2 for kids 3-15, Free for kids 2 and under.
Enjoy a meal and an evening filled with activities for the kids to include the bounce house.  There will also be prize drawings. 634-3140

18 March NEW!
Ladies & Gentlemen's -
Spring Skeet League
Rod and Gun Club
Shoot two regular rounds (25 targets each), Shoot one double (25), 75 clays per week.
Participants must supply ammunition, RNG has ammo for sale if needed.
Range use: $4 members, $5 non-members.
Rental shotguns available ($4).
Don’t worry about not being a good shooter it is a good way to learn. For any questions about the league please contact Rod-N-Gun at 788-2473

18 March
Hearts Apart Dinner
Airman & Family Readiness Center
4:30-6:00 PM
Sign-Up Deadline: 15 March
FREE EVENT! Held at Contrails Inn Dining Facility
Open to families of deployed, those on extended TDY, or remote tour.
Enjoy a FREE DINNER and activities for the families of: Deployed Team Beale members, Team Beale members on extended TDy, Team Beale members on Remote Tours. Sign-up at the Airman & Family Readiness Center 634-2863.
Sponsored by: First Sergeants, Contrails Inn, and the Airman & Family Readiness Center.

BEALE PA STORY:
Hearts Apart dinner connects spouses of deployed Airmen
http://www.beale.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123169694

18 March
Smooth Move Briefing
Airman & Family Readiness Center
9:00 AM
Open to: Military & their Spouses
Call to register: 634-2863

19 March
Happy Landings
Airman & Family Readiness Center
8:45 AM-2:00 PM
Sign-Up Deadline: 17 March
Open to: New arrived spouses
Call to register: 634-2863

19 March
Base Talent Show
Community Center [FLYER]
6:00 pm
FREE EVENT
Show off your talent and compete in your category. Winning taped performances from each category are submitted to the Air Force level competition. Open to all. Sign-up by 12 March.

Performance Categories:
Children ages 6-8, Solo or Group Act
Preteen ages 9-12, Solo/Individual Act
Preteen ages 9-12, Group act
Teen ages 13-18, Solo/Individual Act (Vocal)
Teen ages 13-18, Solo/Individual Act (Instrumental)
Teen ages 13-18, Solo/Individual Act (Performance/Specialty)
Teen ages 13-18, Group Act
Family Parent & Youth
Family Husband & Wife

Judging is based upon Technical Excellence, Showmanship, Interpretation of Material and Costuming.
Individual participation certificates for all acts submitted to the Air Force level. The AF first place winner of each category may be invited to perform with TOPS IN BLUE when the team visits the winners' installation. Invitations to perform will be based on appropriateness and suitability for the TOPS IN BLUE show. For more information contact the Community Center at 634-3140

19 March
Tween Night Out
Youth Program
6:00-9:00 PM
Ages: 9-12
Cost: $3 members/$5 non-members
Come for a fun filled St. Patty’s Day Party. Don’t forget to wear green. Whoever wears the most green will get a prize! There will be dancing, music, games, and refreshments. 634-4953

20 March
4-person Texas Scramble
Coyote Run Golf Course
9:00 am Shotgun
Cost: $20 (includes prize fund and lunch)
Age: 18 yr +
Sign-Up Deadline: 19 March
4 Person team w/team handicap, scramble format, for details on format contact pro shop. 788-0192

20 March NEW TRIP!
Snowmobile Trip***
Outdoor Adventure Center
10:00 AM–8:30 PM (*Return time dependent upon road conditions)
Cost: $125 Single
$170 Double (300 lbs combined weight)
Age Limit: 18 y.o. and up.
Sign-up deadline: 10 March (OAC must prepay by this day).
Get ready for an exciting snowmobile adventure in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe Snowmobile Tours has been expertly guiding tours since 1985 and is North Lake Tahoe's premier snowmobiling operation. The exciting tour will last 2 hours and is designed for all ability levels and travels through the pristine National Forest offering spectacular views of the entire lake. After the ride we will stop in old town Truckee to warm up and fill our stomachs before heading home. Trip includes: guided tour, snowmobile, safety equipment, suit, gloves, boots and transportation. 634-2054

20 March
San Francisco / Pier 39
Outdoor Adventure Center
7:00 AM–9:00 PM
Cost: $30
Sign-up Deadline: 17 March
Save your gas, avoid the traffic hassles, huge parking and toll fees while you sit back and let OAC do the driving for you! We will drop you off at Pier 39, where you can shop, tour Alcatraz, take a bay cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge or catch a bus, trolley or taxi to explore Chinatown, Japantown, Union Square for world class shopping, North Beach—the Little Italy of the City, Coit Tower or any of the great landmarks this City by the Bay offers. Don’t forget to check out any of the fantastic museums SF has to offer, especially the newly renovated California Academy of Sciences located in the heart of Golden Gate Park. If you would like to tour Alcatraz, we highly recommend you contact www.alcatrazcruises.com and pre-purchase tickets well in advance. 634-2054

21 March
Rock Climbing Instruction & Pizza Party
Outdoor Adventure Center
11:00 am-4:00 pm
Cost: $32, Free for spouses of deployed with DePLAYment Tag Pass Packs.
Sponsored by the Community Center.
Sign-up Deadline: 17 March
Get out of the winter weather and come with us to the largest indoor rock climbing gym in California. The rock climbing gym tailors to all ages and abilities so you can bring the whole family. Their trained staff will instruct us on safe climbing then we will hit the walls like spider-man. After we spend two hours of rock climbing we will stop for pizza and refreshments and end the day on a good slice! This trip includes all admission fees for the gym and pizza. 634-2054

22-26 March
Image Makers 2010 Photography Contest
Youth Program
Ages: 5-18
Photos taken by youth will be displayed all week. Judging will take place on March 25 at 1:00 PM. 634-4953

23 March UPDATED!
Cookie Decorating Class
Arts & Crafts Center
5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Cost: $8, Free for spouses of deployed with DePLAYment Tag Pass Packs.
Sponsored by the Community Center.
Ages: 16 and +.
Sign-up deadline: 19 March.
Learn how to get fine details on your holiday cookies. Everyone goes home with decorated cookies! Supplies provided. 634-2294

24 March
Mid-week Mountain Bike Ride
Outdoor Adventure Center
5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Cost: $15
Sign-up Deadline: 20 March
Grab your bike and helmet and get ready for OAC’s new mid-week mountain bike rides. We will be traveling all over the local area exploring and conquering the best trails around. The rides will be different every time and will depend on the trail conditions. If you don’t have a mountain bike rent one of OAC’s new Specialized Rock Hoppers for a discounted price, even comes with a free helmet! Don’t hesitate because these rides will fill up fast. 634-2054

24 March
Overseas PCS Briefing
Airman & Family Readiness Center
2:00-3:00 PM
Sign-Up Deadline: 23 March
Open to: Active Duty and their spouses
Call to register: 634-2863

25 March
Effective Job Search Strategies Workshop
Airman & Family Readiness Center
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Open to: All
Call to register 634-2863

26 March
Parents Night Out!
Child Development Center
3:00 pm-11:00 pm
Please call for reservations or more information. 634-4717

26 March NEW
Friday Night Dinner & Wine Tasting Series –
Nevada City Winery
Information, Tickets & Travel
5:30 PM–11:30 PM (approx)
Cost: $35 per person
Age: 21+
Sign-up deadline: 23 March.
Join us as our March wine tour heads to the golden treasure of the Sierra Foothills, the Nevada City Winery. Located in the heart of historic Nevada City for over 30 years, this premium, full production winery boasts over a dozen varietals for every discriminating palate-- from whites, blushes and reds, to dessert and special blends. Guests will be treated to a private tasting of premium wines, followed by a full sit down dinner. Afterwards, time will be provided for guests to explore historic Nevada City's bars, pubs and simple historic charm. A great evening with friends or that special someone. These, Friday Night Wine trips fill FAST, so registration in advance is HIGHLY recommended! 634-4882

27 March
Feather Falls Day Hike
Outdoor Adventure Center
9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Cost: $20 (Ages 12 & up)
Sign-up Deadline: 24 March
Join OAC as we hike the sixth highest waterfall in the U.S. which is right in Beale’s backyard. This intermediate hike will be spectacular as you watch water plunge 640 feet over a sheer granite cliff to the canyon floor in its rush to meet the Middle Fork of the Feather River and Lake Oroville. You will need to pack a lunch, bring water (a hydration pack is great!) and your own personal items for the 7-mile round trip hike. Don’t forget your camera! 634-2054

28 March
Squaw Valley Ski Resort Shuttle
Outdoor Adventure Center
6:30 AM–8:00 PM (return times are approximate depending upon road conditions)
Cost: $15
Sign-up Deadline: 24 March.
Get on board the OAC ski shuttle as we take you to Squaw Valley ski resort. Active duty personnel with a valid ID ski for free, kids 12 and under are only ten dollars, or you can purchase your discounted lift tickets at the OAC. Sit back and relax after a long day of skiing or boarding--you can even take a power nap on the way home. Even if you’re not a skier, Squaw Valley offers a day full of opportunities. Visit the Villages great selection of shops and restaurants, ice skate, ride the gondola or checkout the Olympic History Museum. Don’t forget to pick-up your discounted ski and snowboard rentals at OAC—kids rent for ½ price! OAC beats ANY price on the hill, so there’s no need to wait in long rental lines at the resort! 634-2054

31 March
Boater Sarety Courses:
Outdoor Adventure Center
Before renting any motorized watercraft from the Outdoor Adventure Center, individuals are required to first obtain their Boater Safety Course Certificate. The certification process for 2010 has not changed and certificates are still good for a 3-year period. 634-2054

WEATHER PERMITTING
March Ski Shuttles w/ snowboard lessons!
Outdoor Adventure Center
$10 w/shuttle and rental
$15 w/shuttle
OAC’s resident snowboarder and bike mechanic, Tyler Drace, will come along on two trips a month to teach patrons how to snowboard. Tyler has been shredding the powder for six years and will create a friendly, fun and safe environment to learn how to snowboard. The class will be for 2 hours and will teach everything you need to know to progress. From beginner riders who know nothing to experienced riders who want to learn more, it’s all available. Call for dates, times and further information 634-2054

APRIL

1 April
Texas Hold’Em
Community Center
Sign-up 5:00 pm / Start 5:30 pm
$10 entrance fee
Age: 18 and up. Chance to win a 40-inch LCD wide screen TV! Great prizes. 634-3140

2-9 April
Spring Break Week
Beale Lanes
Children who bring a parent in with them to bowl will get a complimentary shoe rental.  That’s a $1.75 saving! 634-2299

2 April
Egg-stravaganza
Youth Program
2:00-4:00 pm.
Ages: 9-18. Cost: FREE members, $1 non-members.
Youth will have an EGGstravaganza of a time decorating, hunting, dropping, dying and having an afternoon-filled with EGGciting activities and games. 634-4953

3 April
Movie Night
Youth Program
Pre-Teen 3:30 pm, Teen 7:00 pm.
Ages: 9-18. Cost: TBA. Free for Deplayment tag holders*
Join your friends for a movie and popcorn on the big screen. 634-4953

3 April
Brunch with Easter Bunny at the Jelly Belly Factory
Outdoor Adventure Center
8:00 am-4:00 pm
$40 (ages 3+), $10 (ages 2 and under), Free with DePLAYment tag holder.
Hop on board as we head to the Vacaville Jelly Belly Factory for a delicious brunch and live entertainment with Wendell Bunny, Mr. Jelly Belly, Wendy and Kelly the Clown. Plus, take home a special Easter gift courtesy of Mr. Jelly Belly! After brunch, you’ll have time to take a guided tour of the Jelly Belly factory to see how they make those world-famous jelly belly beans! Sign-up deadline: 29 March. 634-2054

4 April
Squaw Valley Peaks and Lagoons Spring Party
Plus Snowbomb’s Sick & Twisted Freestyle Tour
Outdoor Adventure Center
6:30 am-8:00 pm
Cost: $15
This trip isn’t your run-of –the-mill ski shuttle. Squaw Valley is hosting their Peaks and Lagoons Spring Party along with Snowbomb’s Sick and Twisted Freestyle Tour on the same day. The party is an awesome way to enjoy the numerous amenities Squaw Valley has to offer and get some epic spring skiing or boarding in all at the same time!  Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit, as Squaw’s mountain-top pool and 25’ diameter spa will be open for this poolside party!  Relax and take in the breathtaking mountain-top views on the expansive decks. You can even grab a drink from their umbrella bar while enjoying the poolside DJ as he turns out some great hip hop tunes for some added entertainment and maybe a bit of dancing! Plus, don’t forget to check out the Snowbomb Freestyle tour where skiers and snowboarders alike will showcase their talent and impress the Lake Tahoe area with their insane stunts and tricks. This Easter, do something the Easter Bunny can’t put in your basket…Squaw’s world famous Spring Party!!  Space is limited so sign-up EARLY! Sign-up deadline: 31 March. 634-2054

5 April
Spring Fever
Youth Program
1:30 pm.
Ages: 9-18. Cost: FREE members, $1 non-members.
Start Spring Break with the Yotuh Center staff and enjoy the afternoon with fun-filled activities. Music and refreshments provided. 634-4953

6 April
Strikes Entertainment Center
Youth Program
1:30-5:00 pm
Ages: 9-18. Cost: $25 members, $30 non-members.
Free for Deplayment tag holders*
Sign-up deadline: 1 April (no foolin’).
Enjoy an afternoon with your friends bowling, playing laser tag, climbing the rock wall and games in the arcade. 634-4953

7 April
Spring Break Bounce House and Movie
Outdoor Adventure Center
11:00 AM-2:00 PM
$5 (2 and under free), Free with DePLAYment tag holders.
Sponsored by the Community Center.
Get your kids out of the house to release some of that pent up spring break energy and swing by the Outdoor Adventure Center as it is transformed into Kiddie Land for a few fun filled hours!  OAC will set their inflatable bounce houses, climbing wall and slide (weather permitting) for the kid’s enjoyment. Plus, OAC will break out their new 12’ inflatable movie screen which will be playing movies throughout the day! Fun for all ages—OAC will even designate a bounce house for children 3 and under! Bring a sack lunch or purchase lunch at the event where OAC will be grilling up hot dogs and the works.  FREE popcorn for all! Children MUST be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.  634-2054

7 April
Doggie Agility Course
Youth Program
2:00 pm
Ages: 9-18. Cost: FREE members, $1.00 non-members
Bring your family dog and take them through a doggie agility course. Jump over hurdles, weave through poles, or walk on a teeter board. Dogs must be on leash. 634-4953

8 April
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Youth Program
8:30 am-6:00 pm
Ages: 13-18. Cost: $35 members, $40 non-members.
Free to Deplayment tag holders*
Sign-up deadline: 6 April.
This trip offers both up-close encounter with exciting nimals as well as the screaming thrill rides. 634-4953

8 April
John's Incredible Pizza
Youth Program
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Ages: 9-12. $13 members, $18 non-members.
$25 for a 115 credit fun card (additional).
Free to Deplayment tag holders*
Sign-up deadline: 6 April
Enjoy a buffet-style food of pizza, pasta, salad, and desert bar. After eating, explore John's Incredible Fun World...jam packed with credit-driven games, rides and attraction such as bumper cars, a roller coaster, bowling, spinning twister, and many more. You will need to purchase John's Incredible Fun World Card to play games and ride attractions. 634-4953

8-9 April
4-H Club Babysitting Training
Youth Program
8 April • 9:30 am-4:30 pm
9 April • 9:30 am-4:30 pm Child / Infant CPR
Ages: 12-18. FREE EVENT!
Sign-up deadline: 2 April
Learn the skills to become a capable, caring, trustworthy and responsible babysitter. Lunch will be provided. 634-4953

9 April
Beale’s Annual Fishing Derby
Youth Program
7:00 am-12:00 pm
Ages: 1-18. *16+ require Ca fishing license, state & local rules apply.
FREE EVENT! Free for Deplayment tag holders*
Event held: Upper Blackwelder Lake.
Prizes for: First Fish Caught, Most Fish Caught, Heaviest Fish Caught. All fish must be caught the day of the derby.
Contestants must supply their own fishing gear, i.e. rod and reel, hooks, floaters, tackle box, etc. Bait will be supplied (you are welcome to use your own bait).
9CS Booster Club will have hot dogs, chips & water for sale. Participants Kids must wear a Personal Floating Device (PFD). 634-4953

10 April
2nd Annual -
Spot Landing & Barbeque
Beale Aero Club
10:00 am
Pilot participation fee: $13, Spectators: FREE
Open to all Beale Aero Club members.
Held at the Rio Vista Municipal Airport [RULES]
Divisions: Student Pilot, Certified Pilot.
PRIZES AWARDED!
BBQ lunch FREE for participants, $5 for spectators.
RSVP: Beale Aero Club (530) 634-9011 or connie.shupe@beale.af.mil

10 April
Paintball
Youth Program
8:30 am-2:00 pm
Ages: 13-18. Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members.
Free for Deplayment tag holders*
Sign-up deadline: 8 April
An extreme and challenging action sport. Playfields range from wooded field play to speedball. Teen Time will be closed due to field trips being offered. 634-4953

10 April
Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks Shuttle
Outdoor Adventure Center
5:30 PM-10:00 PM
$10 transportation only
Sign-up deadline: 8 April. 634-2054

10 April
Monterey Bay Whale Watching****
Outdoor Adventure Center
7:00 AM-11:00 PM
$54 adults (13+), $38 children (5-12), Free for spouses of deployed with DePLAYment Tag Pass Packs.
Sign up deadline: 7 April.
This exciting 3-hour trip aboard a chartered boat will depart from the Wharf at 1:30 pm and will take you out to the Monterey Bay where you have the opportunity to view Gray Whales, Dolphins and Killer Whales as they migrate to central California waters each year. Monterey Bay is a prime feeding location for these whales and the best place in the nation to observe a variety of marine mammals and seabirds. On average, 3-7 species of whales/dolphins are sighted per trip. Your trip will be led by marine biologists who fully narrate and answer questions on each trip. After the trip you will have time to explore the Monterey Wharf where you can shop for souvenirs and grab a bite to eat before the ride home.  Please dress in layers and we suggest bringing a motion sickness preventative. 634-2054

10 April UPDATED
Halo 3 ODST Tournament [FLYER]
Community Center
11:00 am
Cost: $5
4 person teams will compete against each other.
1st place receives $250 gift card each,
2nd place $100 gift card each,
3rd place $50 gift card each.
Sponsored by DeVry University. Sign-up by: 7 April. For more information call 634-3140

11 April
Squaw Valley Topless Party Ski Shuttle
(Last ski trip of the year!)
Outdoor Adventure Center
6:30 AM-8:00 PM
Cost: $15
Sign-up deadline: 7 April.
OAC will rent all ski’s and boards for this trip for only $10. 634-2054

April Rental Special
Outdoor Adventure Center
Yard care: Lawnmower, Aerator, Edger, Drop Spreader, rake and hand tools in a towable trailer
$75 daily or $120 for the weekend!

14, 21, 28 April
Afternoon Hikes
Outdoor Adventure Center
4:30 PM
$20 all three hikes, $8 individual hikes
Sign-up deadline: Day before hike. 634-2054

17 April
Amador Spring Wine Tasting
Outdoor Adventure Center
8:00 AM-8:00 PM
$35
Sign-up deadline: 14 April. 634-2054

17 & 24 April
Boater Safety Course
Outdoor Adventure Center
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
$15 (goes towards first boat rental)
$5 certificate renewal. 634-2054

18 April
Sail the S.F. Bay
Outdoor Adventure Center
6:30 AM-8:00 PM
$55
Sign-up deadline: 14 April. 634-2054

23 April
Friday Night Wine Series-Sierra Knolls
Outdoor Adventure Center
5:30 PM-10:00 PM
$30
Sign-up deadline: 21 April. 634-2054

24 April
Annual Flea Market
BX Parking Lot
9:00 am-2:00 pm
$5 for sellers, FREE for shoppers!
Clean out the garage and closets and make some extra cash. RAIN or SHINE!
Sign up by 22 April. Clean out the closets and make some cash. The Flea Market will be held at the BX parking lot. 634-3140

24 April
Pier 39 / San Francisco
Outdoor Adventure Center
8:00 AM-10:00 PM
$30
Sign-up deadline: 21 April. 634-2054

24 April
Moaning Caverns Rappelling
Outdoor Adventure Center
7:00 AM-8:00 PM
$115 (ages 12+)
Sign-up deadline: 14 April. 634-2054

25 April
Muir Woods and Beach
Outdoor Adventure Center
8:00 AM-8:00 PM
$25 adults, $10 child, Free with DePLAYment tag holder.
Sign-up deadline: 21 April. 634-2054

April is National Poetry Month!
Poetry Contest
Hub Zemke Library
Poetry contest divided into 4 categories by age:
#1 First-Fourth Grades,
#2 Fifth-Eighth Grades,
#3 Ninth-Twelfth Grades,
#4 Adults
Poetry Submission deadline is 30 April. 634-2314

MAY

Starting in May
5K Fun Run
Harris Fitness Center
6:30 am
Held at the Coyote Run Golf Course Fun Run Path. 634-2258

7 May NEW
Military Spouses’ Appreciation Day
Beale Lanes
1100-1400
SHAKE! RATTLE! & BOWL! $.50 BOWL / $.50 SHOES.
Deplayment Tag holders bowl Free! 634-2299

8 May
Teen Aviation Day
Beale Aero Club
The day will consist of an aviation career overview, Civil Air Patrol presentation, ground school, lunch & a discovery flight!
Minimum age is 15 and it is FREE to USAF dependants.
Participation is limited. Sign up soon ... Contact the Aero Club for more information. 634-9011

8 May
Mother’s Day Special
Beale Lanes
1200-1700
Mom bowls up to two games and get (1) complimentary game, when accompanied by her children, spouse or the entire family who bowl at the regular open bowling rate between the hours of 1200 - 1700. There will be no Rent-a-lane that day during this event. 634-2299

11 May
“Have a Ball Your Way”
Beale Lanes
League — Start 1700.
Cor more information contact 634-2299

19 May NEW
“Pin Baron Hump Day”
Beale Lanes
All Day
Win $80 for the most Red Pin Strikes — ACC sponsored event. 634-2299

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