SEPTEMBER EVENTS

Aero Club | 634-9011

September 23
Private Pilot Ground School
6:00 PM
Cost: $300 cost of course* (plus $195 for books & supplies)
Sign-up Deadline: September 17
This 10-week course prepares students to take the written FAA Exam.
Course includes: - Aircraft Systems - Aerodynamics - Airport Layout and Markings - Communication - Navigation - Physiology - Weather Regulations, and - Cross Country Planning.
Civilian Members Welcome!

(*Tuition assistance will cover $300 for qualified military and a portion for qualifying civilian employees.)
Call for more information. 634-9011 or email: connie.shupe @ beale.af.mil

Airman & Family Readiness Center | 634-2863

August 30-September 2
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
TAP consists of a comprehensive four-day workshop. Professionally-trained facilitators from the California Employment Development Department (EDD) present this class. Attendees learn about job search strategies, career planning, current occupational and labor market conditions, resume and cover letter preparation, and interviewing techniques. Participants also receive information from the VA on the most current veterans’ benefit and disability processing.  Spouses are encouraged to attend. 

September 2 & September 16
Smooth Move Briefing
9:00 AM
Military life brings many moves for the service member and their family.  Learn how to move with the kids, pets, family and save money while alleviating stress. 

September 8
First Time Home Buying Workshop
5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Learn the basics of buying real estate.  Covers financing options, financial considerations, working with a Realtor, buying short sales & foreclosures, escrow procedures & more!

September 9
Effective Job Search Strategies Workshop                
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Need a job?  Struggling to write your resume?  Feeling discouraged by what you hear on the TV news? Not sure what you want to do or what it takes to get your dream job?   Join us from 9 a.m. to Noon every 2nd Thursday to network with other job seekers and to discuss with our employment team the strategies, resources, and training options to help you find the job you need or career you’ve always dreamed about.  Tips and tools for writing a targeted resume and answering interview questions will be covered.  Whether you have been looking for a job for months or just arrived at Beale, sign up for the class, you’ll be glad you did! 

September 9
Building Trust and Loyalty
5:30 PM -7:30 PM   
Explore ways to nurture your relationship for success.

September 10
Jr PDF Line
5:00 PM-8:00 pm  Held at the Youth Center Facility  
Bring the entire family to the Junior PDF line to experience a fun and informative day with a mock deployment line, obstacle course and displays!  Interactive booths and static displays will help children understand what parents experience as they prepare for deployments. The event includes an obstacle course with mock weapons certification, and deployment line with multiple base agencies and giveaways. Children can then visit the mock deployment site with military vehicles, tents, displays and demonstrations.  The Jr. PDF line will be held in conjunction with the Youth Center's Kid's Day.

September 11
Give Parent’s A Break
3:00 PM-9:00 PM
Six hours of free childcare is available one Saturday a month.   You must have a certificate to receive the free childcare.  Certificates may be obtained at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, as well as from First Sergeants, Chapel or Mental Health.  Upon receiving a referral certificate:   Call the CDC at 634-4717 to make your reservation NLT the Wednesday prior to the Saturday to be used.

September 13
Sponsor Training
2:30 PM
Event Description: Moving to a new duty location can be stressful unless you have a great sponsor.  Sponsors are the key to helping people adjust to their new duty assignment.

September 16
Hearts Apart Dinner
4:30 PM-6:00 PM Held at the Contrails Dinning Facility
Free dinner and children’s activities for family members of Team Beale who are deployed, on extended TDY or on a remote tour.  Join us at the Contrails Inn Dining Facility for a special dinner.   In order to ensure enough food please RSVP by calling the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 634-2863. 

September 17
Happy Landings
8:45 AM-2:00 PM
Event Description: Have you recently arrived at Beale?  Happy Landings is a welcome and orientation program for spouses of military members who have recently become members of Team Beale.  We have a variety of folks from around the base and community to welcome you to your new home and provide information about the services and programs available.  Lunch provided and child care costs paid.

September 29
Overseas PCS Briefing
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
This briefing will help you survive an international relocation and arm you with the knowledge you need to make it a smooth transition. Get information on cultural differences, metrics, language, schools, the emotional cycle of separation, and benefits for those loved ones you leave behind if you’re going remote.  Register by calling 634-2863.

Arts & Crafts Center | 634-2292

September 28
Mini Scrapbooking Class
Arts and Crafts
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Cost: $10
Learn to art of

September Specials
Arts and Crafts
Display your child’s photos in a custom, multi opening School Years Mat for $10.  The mat is sized to fit your 16x20 frame or the Arts and Crafts Frame shop will custom frame it for you, cost varies.

Auto Hobby Shop
Visit the booth at Octoberfest and be entered into a drawing for lots of prizes.

Beale Lanes Bowing Center | 634-2299
Leagues forming now!

Community Center | 634-3140

September 2
Build A Boat Regatta
11:00 AM Held at the Main Base pool
Sign-up Deadline: September 1.
Gather your team, design and build your boat with only cardboard and duct tape.  Race your boat at the main base pool with at least 2 team members in the boat. Stop by the Community Center for rules and, to sign up.

September 9
Texas Hold’Em
5:00 Registration, 5:30 Start
Cost: $10
Put your best "Poker Face" for a chance to win great prizes!

September 15
Star Wars Block Party
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Cost: $4 for adults/$2 for kids 3 to 15/Free for kids 2 and under
Dress up like your favorite Star Wars character. Food, bounce house, activities for the kids, and drawing for prizes.

September 11
CRGC Member Guest 2-Person Best Ball Tournament
8:00 AM (shotgun)
Cost: $20.00 per player plus green fees & optional cart (includes prize fund & lunch)
Sign-Up Deadline: September 10
2-Person Best ball format w/ handicap, member of CRGC brings a guest (for details call Pro Shop).

September 19
Adult/Junior Scramble Tournamentt
2:00 PM (shotgun)
Cost:  40.00 per team (includes Green Fee, cart, prize fund & Hot Dog lunch)
Sign-Up Deadline: September 18
Scramble Format. Adult paired with Junior (7-17), (for details call pro shop).

September 27 – 1 October 1
Iles Academy for Kids Camp
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Cost: Free
Sign-Up Deadline: 22 Sep 10 (limited to first 30 kids)
Learn the golf swing, etiquette and rules.

Harris Fitness Center | 634-2258

September 21-22
Beale’s Best Competition
Bench Press-Squats-5K Run
Free t-shirt for those who compete in ALL three categories. Call the Fitness Center for details.

Hub Zemke Library | 634-2314

September 8 & 22
Story Time with Crafts
11:30 AM
For preschool and young school-age children.

Beginning September 13
Therapy Dog Reading Program for Children
4:30 PM-5:30 PM. Second and Fourth Mondays of each month.
Children read to Bodie, the Therapy Dog.

Outdoor Adventure Center | 634-2054

September 4-5
"Sail & Stay" San Francisco Bay-Labor Day Weekend
Cost: $265*** One-night stay with sailing (Double Occupancy)
Sign-up Deadline: September 1
Unwind this Labor Day weekend as you “Sail” the San Francisco Bay and “Stay” 1 night in superior room accommodations at the Corte Madera Inn, only minutes from San Francisco. Enjoy amenities such as king sized beds, a heated pool and two whirlpool spas in this lush, five acre resort-like setting.  Relax Sunday morning as a complimentary breakfast basket and Starbucks coffee is delivered to your room! Your weekend allows you time to enjoy any of the local attractions—from wine tasting to shopping, to exploring seaside villages like Sausalito and Tiburon. Saturday morning you will be expected to meet at the Richmond Marina (directions provided) where you will depart on a 4-hour journey aboard a 30’ sailboat, sailing the magnificent and scenic San Francisco Bay and waterfront.  Pack yourself a gourmet picnic lunch and your favorite beverages and enjoy this spectacular day on the Bay!  After your adventure, you can site see, head back to your room, unwind in the spa or grab an intimate dinner in Corte Madera or San Francisco.  Much better than hassling with traffic and a 3 hour drive home after a long day on the water! Contact OAC for more information.  Transportation is NOT included with the “One Night Stay Package.

September 4
Labor Day Weekend Sail the San Francisco Bay
6:30 am–8:00 pm
Cost: $60 (transportation & sailing)
Sign-up Deadline: September 1
Depart the Richmond Marina for a 4-hour journey aboard a 30’ sailboat, sailing the magnificent and scenic San Francisco waterfront, Alcatraz and under the Golden Gate Bridge.  Pack a gourmet picnic lunch and bring along your favorite beverages for the ultimate “picnic” on board your sailing vessel.  Enjoy breathtaking scenery and an experience of a lifetime! This trip includes roundtrip transportation and sailing.  NOTE:  This popular trip fills up FAST and space is limited.

September 11
California Brewers Festival at Discovery Park
6:30 am–8:00 pm
Cost: $60 (transportation & sailing)
Sign-up Deadline: September 6
Spend an afternoon at beautiful Discovery Park in Sacramento as you stroll along enjoying as many as 150 microbrews handcrafted by more than 60 brewers from all over the country. In addition to the wide variety of microbrews, delicious food from numerous food vendors will be available for you to purchase. Two live bands will be playing in this beautiful partially covered tree shaded park. Cost includes both ticket and round-trip “sober ride” transportation! Your event ticket includes 10 tokens. Each token entitles you to a 4 ounce beer sample. NOTE: Extra drink tokens are available at an additional cost.

September 18
Outdoor Rock Climbing
7:00 AM–5:30 PM
Cost: $35 for Active Duty, $80 FOR NON-ad
>>ACC FUNDED TRIP. GREAT DEAL FOR ACTIVE DUTY!<<
Sign-up Deadline: September 15
Let the OAC lead you on an outdoor rock climbing expedition geared to accommodate both beginners to advanced climbers who want to enjoy the thrill of this popular sport. Experience what the Sierra Nevada area has to offer for rock climbing. Traditional, sport, bouldering, multi-pitch; these areas have some of it all! These are very common rock climbing spots and offers climbing accommodations for every skill level. OAC will provide all climbing gear needed for your adventure. We recommend you bring a hearty sack lunch, plenty of water for a hot summer day and comfortable, flexible shoes. A more detailed list of items can be picked up at OAC. Trip includes transportation & climbing gear.

September 18
San Francisco / Pier 39
Cost: $30 (transportation only)
Sign-up Deadline: September 15
We will drop you off at Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf, 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, North Beach—the Little Italy of the City, or the Coit Tower; want something a bit quirkier? Check out Haight Ashbury district where the sixties have never died! San Francisco is full of great landmarks and things to do! Don’t forget to check out any of the fantastic museums, 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 for anytime after 12:00 pm. This tour will depart San Francisco around 8:00 pm.

September 19
Whitewater Rafting
9:30 AM–7:00 PM
Cost: $55 (transportation & rafting)
Sign-up Deadline: September 15
Catch the rush of white water rafting and join OAC for a full day of white water rafting down the So. Fork of the American River, as our team of trained guides accompany you down exhilarating Class 3 rapids. All safety equipment and transportation is provided. All you need to bring on this unforgettable trip is sunscreen, lunch, plenty of water and most importantly, your sense of adventure! A more detailed list of recommended supplies for this trip is available at OAC. OAC has wetsuits, splash jackets and booties available for a nominal fee for those unaccustomed to the chilly water temps.

September 23
Full Moon Kayak Paddle
5:00 PM–11:30 PM
Cost: $35 Single, $65 Tandem (2-person)
Open to ages: 10 & older
Sign-up Deadline: September 21
Relax and unwind after a hard day’s work as we travel to Lake Valley Reservoir and paddle under the mysterious light of a full moon. We will fire up the BBQ for a light lakeside dinner and for a special treat we’ll cook up a yummy dessert in a Dutch oven!! OAC will provide the kayaks, paddles and lifejackets along with your dinner and dessert. Please bring your favorite beverages and extra water for your evening adventure.  This trip will fill FAST, so sign up quick! Both tandem and single kayaks will be available on this trip. 

September 25
Taste of the Gold Country
12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Cost: $45 Single (transportation & event admission)
Open to ages: 21 & older
Sign-up Deadline: September 21
This fabulously fun and tasty event, featuring some of the Northern Sierra Foothill’s finest restaurants and wineries, takes place on Saturday afternoon of the Draft Horse Classic at the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds. Find your favorite wine and with glass in hand, nibble your way through more restaurants than you could possibly visit in a long weekend. With your first taste and your first sip, you’ll soon recognize why A Taste of the Gold has become such a popular event.  

September 26
Moaning Caverns Rappelling
7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Cost: $115*** (transportation & cave tour admission)
Open to ages: 21 & older
Mandatory Sign-up Deadline: September 15 (Strictly enforced due to special reservations)
This trip is not for the faint of heart and fills up FAST!!  Cave explorers begin this exciting expedition with the 165-foot rope rappel, followed by one to two hours of exploration through deep chambers and passages. Most areas are undeveloped, so there are no lights, stairs, or walkways. Instead, visitors daringly explore by climbing and belly crawling with lighted helmets to show the way. This trip is conducted by experienced, highly trained guides. No experience is necessary. Gloves, hard-hat with light, coveralls from size 36 adult, and rappelling gear are provided.  Transportation is included.  This trip is a savings of over $40! Add a zip line ride at the caverns for an extra $31. On the way home we’ll make a stop in the historic town of Murphy’s where you can visit any of the numerous wineries and grab a bite to eat in one of the great restaurants.--OAC can take payments on this trip; must be paid in full by deadline.

Recce Point Club | 634-4948

September 24
Oktoberfest and Car Show
4:00 PM-8:00 PM
Members: $1, Non-members $6
Many fantastic vehicles being shown from off-base local clubs.  Beer & wine booths, German Buffett, live DJ.

Rod-n-Gun Club | 788-2473

League starts September 8 (8 weeks, every Wednesday & Thursday)
Intramural Trap League 2010
1:00 PM
$3.50 per round for league shooting; special pricing for practice shooting
Squadrons may form one or more teams.  Minimum of 5 shooters per team.

Youth Programs | 634-4953

September 8
4-H Kick Off Meeting
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

September 10
Annual Day for Kids Carnival
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Bounce House, Velcro Wall, Giant Slide, Crafts, Games, Live Band, Free Food & Beverages

September 17
Kids Night Out-Back to School Bash
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Ages: 5-8
Cost: Member: $3 / Non-member: $5
Spend time with your friends with fun-filled activities such as crafts, bounce house, and games.  Refreshments provided.

September 24
Tween Night Out-After Summer Fun!
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Ages: 9-12
Cost: Member: $3 / Non-member: $5
Enjoy a night of dancing and games with your friends.

September 24
World Wide Day of Play
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Ages: 9-18
Cost: Member: Free / Non-member: $5
Activities include jump ropes, races, and obstacle courses

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