Whistle Weekly Thursday, 26 February www.mhafbfun.com Miz In this issue:                          Summer Reservations Private Organization Meeting Teapot Dome Hike Hunters Education Course Local Foothills Mountain Biking Boss and Buddy Family Dinner Night Bingo Night Unlicensed Care FCC Programs Story Time Today Teen Tech Week St Patrick’s 5K Run UFC Fight 184 Family Pizza Night Monte Carlo Bowling Elmore County Baseball Registration Spring Soccer Registration 4-H’s Spa & Relaxation Club Boise Fine Art Museum Trip 4-H’s From Field to Table Family Nerf Tag One Person Scramble FREE Golf Spring Kick-off 2 Person Multi-Format ***HOT*** New NAF job openings! FSS Survey! We want your feedback https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FSS_Marketing Sagebrush Inn Phone: 828-5200 Summer Reservations request more info Summer PCS season is right around the corner. The TLFs are filling fast…If you are PCSing out or sponsoring an incoming family do not wait to make your reservations. All rooms are first-come /first-served. Make your reservations today by calling 828-5200 and speak to one of their Guest Services Representatives. Private Organization/Fundraiser Monitoring Office Phone: 828-6903 Like us on Facebook Private Organization and Fundraising Meeting – (Monday, 16 March – 11:30 am..) request more info The yearly mandatory Private Organization, Unofficial Activity, and Fundraising Meeting will be held on 16 March 11:30 a.m. in the Gunfighters’ Club Prospector room. This meeting is mandatory for all private organizations and highly recommended for any individual wanting to fundraise anytime in 2015. This pertains to all fundraising. Outdoor Recreation Phone: 828-6333 Aquatics Phone: 828-6620 Teapot Dome Hike - (Saturday, 14 March – 9:00 a.m.) request more info Let's explore a local area known as Teapot Dome. This hike will give you some great views, expose you to an area many people tend to overlook and give you a chance to see some cave markings. So lace up your boot and let’s make a day of it. Cost is $10 per person. Hunters Education Course - (23- 27 March – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.) request more info Looking to hunt while you are here in Idaho? This is a great class to get started and meet the requirements of Idaho Fish and Game. Cost is $18 per person. Register by 19 March. All materials are provided. Local Foothills Mountain Biking - (Saturday, 28 March – 10:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) request more info Dust of those bikes and let’s hit the trails for some early season Mountain Biking. We’ll choose a local spot to put on the first few miles of the season. Register by 26 March. The cost is $15 with our bike and $10 if you bring your own bike. Gunfighters’ Club Phone: 828-2105 Boss & Buddy – (Friday, 27 February - 4:00 p.m.) request more info Bring the office to the Club and boost morale while enjoying some delicious wings by the pound. $7 a pound Family Dinner Night – (Tuesday, 17 March - 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.) request more info Bring the whole family out for a fantastic evening!!! Enjoy a Pasta Buffet Dinner from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and Hot Wheels (Hot Wheels will be provided) races until 7:30 p.m. Bingo Night – (Tuesday, 17 March - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.) request more info 3 on 1 Bingo packet special (5 sheets) for $15 – only $10 for club members! Additional single cards $2. Must be 18 to play. Family Child Care Phone: 828-6715 Unlicensed Care request more info According to AFI34-276 para 1.3, any individuals caring for other families’ children a total of more than 10 hours a week on a regular basis must be licensed to provide care in on-base quarters. For more information, contact the FCC Coordinator at 828-6715. Family Child Care Programs request more info Pre-Deployment Child Care provides up to 16 hours of free childcare prior to deploying for more than 30 days. Care must be used prior to deployment. Deployment Child Care provides up to 16 hours of free childcare during deployment for more than 30 days. Care must be used during the deployment. Returning Home Care provides up to 16 hours of free childcare after returning home after deploying for more than 30 days in support of contingency operation. . Library Phone: 828-2326 Story Time– (Thursdays - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.) request more info Join us every Thursday for Story Time and a kid’s craft at the Base Library. We offer 2 sessions on Thursdays and parents are encouraged to join in on the fun! Teen Tech Week – (Friday, 10 – 14 March) request more info Teens, Libraries are for Making Futures! Visit the library during Teen Tech Week and see how the library can help your future. We'll have a scavenger hunt challenge to help you become more familiar with our resources, with small prizes for completed challenges. There will also be informational material in the teen room about issues affecting teens today! Fitness & Sports Center Phone: 828-2381 St. Patrick’s 5K Run – (Friday, 20 March — 3 p.m.) request more info As always, our 5K run is free to participate in... First place male and female runners will receive gift bags in addition to our six door prizes given away. This month’s race will begin and end at the Gunfighter Club where we will have green beer for purchase. Sponsored by Shu’s Idaho Running Co No federal endorsement of sponsors intended. Bowling Center Phone: 828-6329 UFC Fight 184 – (Saturday, 28 February - 5 to 8 p.m.) request more info Come watch UFC Fight 184. FREE cover charge! The main event will be Rousey vs Zingano. Reserve your lanes today! Sponsored by USAA No federal endorsement of sponsors intended. Family Pizza & Bowling Night – (Friday, 20 March - 5 to 8 p.m.) request more info What a deal! All-you-can-eat pizza and bowling at a great family-friendly price. Cost is only $7.99 for adults and $4.99 for kids. Monte Carlo Bowling – (Saturday, 21 March – 7 p.m.) request more info Bowl three games with multicolored pins that create the opportunity to win big. Strike pots are available. You must be 18 or older to attend. Cost is $15 per person. Youth Center Phone: 828-2501 Elmore County Baseball Registration – (9 thru 27 February.) request more info Calling all Rookies, Minors, and Majors baseball players! We are Elmore County Baseball! Registration opens 9 February and includes ages 7 -12. Cost is $41 per player.. Membership and physical are required. Registration forms online at www.mhafbfun.com under Youth Sports Program. Last day to sign up is 27 February. Spring Soccer Registration – (9 thru 27 February.) request more info Calling all soccer players, ages 4 to 12! Registration opens 9 February. Cost is $25 per player. Membership and physical are required. Registration forms online at www.mhafbfun.com under Youth Sports Program. Last day to sign up is 27 February. 4-H’s Spa & Relaxation Club – (Thursdays in February – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.) request more info FREE! The club meets every Thursday, starting 5 February. This is a 4 part activity where youth will learn various techniques on how to enhance their physical and mental well-being. Activities include making bath soaps, candles, scrubs and doing yoga. Boise Fine Art Museum Trip – (Saturday, 28 February – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.) request more info Young artists have a great opportunity to view some famous local and international artwork. Please bring additional funds for lunch, snacks or incidental expenses. Space is limited. Permission slips required. Open to ages 8 and older. Cost is $5 per person. 4-H’s From Field to Table – (Thursdays in March – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.) request more info FREE! The club meets every Thursday, starting 5 March. Youth will get hands on experience in basic gardening and learn how our food supply works. Family Nerf Tag – (Friday, 6 March – 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.) request more info Family members will have the opportunity to participate with each other and against other families in rounds of Nerf Tag (This means that they will use Nerf Guns). Equipment will be provided. Youth will have to have adult supervision. Cost is $5 per family. Silver Sage Golf Course Phone: 828-6559 One Person Scramble – (Saturday, 7 March – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) request more info This event will kick-off our 2015 tournament season. This fun format is contested over 18 holes of stroke play with one catch… you get to re-hit every shot if you choose! Cost: $25 for members and $45 for nonmembers (includes: greens fees, cart, and prize fund) FREE Golf – (Saturday, 14 March – All Day) request more info Come join us for the FREE golf brought to you by the Single Airman Initiative. This is open to all authorized users. Please make tee time to guarantee space. Golf carts for $5 and free rental clubs are limited and are first-come first-serve. Spring Kick-off 2 Person Multi- Format – (21 & 22 March – 10:30 a.m.) request more info This is a 36 Hole event contested over 2 days at Silver Sage and Desert Canyon, with four formats being played (9-holes each). Cost is $60 per person/$120 per team, includes breakfast at Silver Sage, lunch at Desert Canyon, and prizes (golf carts and driving range service not included) Register by 18 March.