MWR calendar

Employment Classes

Sign up Friday prior class:

Exploring Franchise Ownership ** Aug. 13 Noon - 1 p.m. Bldg 13

Job Search Strategies/Networking Aug. 20 9 a.m. - Noon Bldg 13

Applying for a Federal Job Aug. 22 9 a.m. - Noon Bldg 13

Myers-Briggs & Your Job Search* Aug. 23 9 a.m. - Noon Bldg 72

Interviewing Techniques Aug. 23 1 - 3:30 p.m. Bldg 13

Salary Negotiations Aug. 24 9 a.m. - Noon Bldg 13

Applying for a Federal Job Aug. 31 1 - 3:30 p.m. Bldg 13

Call 202-433-6151/202-767-0450 for more information.

Story Time at the JBAB Library

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m.

Aug. 14 Dancing Shoes

Aug. 16 Aviators (National Aviation Day)

Aug. 21 Beach Fun!

Aug. 23 ABC Animal Jamboree

Aug. 28 Transportation

Aug. 30 Summer Nights

For more information, call 202-767-5578

Sponsor Training

Aug. 24 | 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Bldg 13

All personnel that are assigned as a command sponsor.

Call 202-767-0450 for more information.

Hogback Mountain Paintball

Aug. 11 | 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Reservation for transportation to be made at ODR for $15.

All players will pay individually on site. Cost for players with their own equipment is $15 plus paint and air. Players needing to rent the equipment can do so for $45 which includes semi auto marker, mask, air and 500 paintballs. Additional paint available for purchase on site. Minimum of six and maximum of 14 participants.

http://www.hogback.net

Call 202-767-9136 for more information.

Youth Sponsorship and Monthly Birthday Celebration

Aug. 11 | 7 - 8 p.m. | Youth Center | 9 - 18 years old

Join the Youth Center Staff for our Monthly Birthday Celebration. If your birthday is in August this one’s for you. Current Youth Center Membership is needed for this event. We invite youth new to the JBAB Community to come and find out what the Youth Center has to offer you. Meet fellow members and hear what they have to say about our programming, trips and activities. Call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Command Financial Specialist Refresher Training

Aug. 14 | 8 a.m. - Noon | Bldg 72

This refresher training is required for Command Financial Specialists. You must register to attend. Call 202-685-0982.

Command Financial Leadership Forum

Aug. 15 | 8 10 a.m. | Bldg 72

We will discuss changes and updates to the program. Call 202-433-6151 for more information.

Planning for Retirement

Aug. 15 | 2 to 3 p.m. | Bldg 72

Determine retirement needs, sources of income, pension plans and personal assets. Call 202-433-6151 for more information.

Jazz Fest

Aug. 17 | 4 - 9 p.m. | Slip Inn Bar and Grill

Join us at the Slip Inn for the 2012 Jazz Fest featuring David Bach and his Jazz Band! Special Cajun food and beverage specials will be available for purchase. Call 202-767-1371 for more information.

Liberty Movie Trip

Aug. 17 | 6 p.m. | AMC Hoffman

Join Liberty for a night at the movies to check out the latest new feature films at AMC Hoffman.

Call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Triple Play Jump Rope Challenge Games

Aug. 17 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Youth Center Gym

Test your jump roping skills as we challenge you with the Triple Play Jump Rope Endurance and Speed Challenge. All pre-teens and teens are invited. Sign up at the front desk. Call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Teens Back to School Shopping Trip

Aug. 18 | 2 - 9 p.m. | Potomac Mills, Woodbridge, VA | 13-18 year olds

Join the Youth Center Staff for an afternoon of back to school shopping as we travel to Potomac Mills. After shopping we will stop for dinner before returning to JBAB. Current membership and permission slip is needed for this event. Youth center members will be responsible for all cost incurred on this trip. Call 202-767-4003 for more information.

WWE Night at Liberty

Aug. 19 | 8 p.m. | Liberty

Come catch CM Punk, John Cena, Randy Orton and other WWE Superstars in high flying non-stop action on Pay-Per-View. Call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Million Dollar Service Member

Aug. 20 & 21 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Bldg 72

Provide a basic understanding of financial issues, create an awareness of resources, develop program solving skills with regards to financial issues and explore strategies of achieving financial growth. Call 202-433-6151 for more information.

Raising Financially Fit Kids

Aug. 22 | 2 - 3 p.m. | Bldg 72

Learn how to assess their financial situation, communicate effectively with family members about finances, and implement age-appropriate financial practices for children. Call 202-433-6151 for more information.

Watermelon Eating Contest

Aug. 23 | 6 p.m. | Liberty

Think you can destroy the most watermelons in one sitting? Test your luck in our watermelon eating contest where the lone person who can eat the most will walk away with a prize and bragging rights! Call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Karaoke Night

Aug. 24 | 7:30 p.m. for 9 - 12 year olds| 8:30 p.m. for 13 - 18 year olds | Youth Center

Do you have a favorite song from the 80’s? If so come and join us for an evening of Karaoke. Sign up at the front desk to do a solo, duet, or group performance. Call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Atlantic City

Aug. 25 | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Test your luck! Join ITT as we head to Atlantic City, N.J. for the day! Walk the boardwalk, shop at the outlets, dine at a new restaurant and play at the casino!

Price: $38.75 per person

Casino Credit: $20

Call 202-404-6576 for more information.

Roundtop Vertical Trek

Aug. 25

Not for the faint of heart! ODR is looking up! We are going to Roundtop Mountain Resort for their “Vertical Trek.” It begins with a chairlift ride to the top of the mountain. Participants descend over 600 vertical feet using a series of zip lines (up to 400 feet in length), rope bridges, tarzan swings, cargo nets and scenic walks. Some of the features have start and finish platforms that are over 40 feet high. Treks take between two and a half to four hours to complete. Safety first. Tours are guided by professionals and participants are always secured at two points. Closed toe shoes and weather appropriate (but not loose) clothing are required. The Vertical Trek is for ages 18 and older. The Trek has many features that require some level of physical stamina.Weight limits 70-250 pounds. Price includes "Vertical Trek" and Transportation at $87. Depart at 8 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. Minimum of six and maximum of 20 participants.

The Trek is designed to be a thrilling physical activity. Many of the elements are over 40 feet off the ground. The ability to climb nets and ladders, and walk over rugged wooded terrain is required. Refunds are not provided for Trekkers who start and can not finish the Trek due to fear of heights or lack of physical ability. Call 202-767-9136 for more information.

Smooth Move & Overseas Planning

Aug. 28 | 9 a.m. - Noon | Bldg 13

Receive information on making a successful PCS move. Family members are encouraged to attend. Call 202-767-0450 for more information.

Texas Hold Em’ Poker Tournament

Aug. 30 | 6 p.m. | Liberty

Ready to get your poker face on? Bring it to the Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament. Join the competition and partake in food and fun. Call 202-685-1802 for more information.

Boss and Buddy

Aug. 31 | 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Bolling Club WASP Lounge

Follow up that monthly promotion ceremony by taking your boss to the Club for Boss and Buddy night. Our Club Members enjoy a FREE buffet; cost for non-members is $10. Call 202-563-8400 for more information.

In House Movie

Aug. 31 | 7 - 9:30 p.m. | Youth Center | 9 - 12 years old

Watch an in house movie in the Preteen lounge while the Youth Center staff provides you with popcorn. Current memberships are needed for this event. Call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Lehigh Gorge White Water Rafting

Sept. 1 | 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Lehigh Gorge State Park, Pa.

Say goodbye to summer in a big way! This is one of the “must-do” river trips in the world of whitewater rafting. You’ll discover an awesome combination of exciting rapids and spectacular wilderness scenery inside of the Lehigh Gorge Park. This is one of the most popular whitewater trips in the East, made even better by a special water release from the Francis Walter Dam!

Cost for rafting, life jacket, helmet and transportation is $83 for Active Duty and $93 for all others. Participants must be at least 9-years-old and 44 inches tall. Pack a cooler with food and drinks or you can purchase from the café on site. No coolers or loose items in the rafts. Safety first. Call 202-767-9136 for more information.

Cardboard Boat Regatta

Sept. 3 | 1 - 3 p.m. | Base Pool | 5 - 18 years old

Come and say goodbye to summer by joining the Youth Center Staff for our Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta Race. Pick up your free materials for your boat construction (four pieces of cardboard and one roll of duct tape per team.) Supplies are limited to one boat per family. Please register your team and pick up your supplies after Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Youth Center. Age groups include 5 7-year-olds, 8 10-year olds, 11 13-year-olds and 14 years-old and older.

Call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Inaugural Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler

Sept. 16 | Washington D.C., National Mall

The Navy 5-Miler is expanding into the Joint Base Half-Marathon and Navy 5-Miler in 2012. The inaugural half-marathon and 9th Annual 5-Miler will take place at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, on the grounds of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. Additional activities during race weekend will include an Expo in conjunction with Packet Pick-up and a Pasta Party meal available from 11 a.m. 7 p.m. All pre-race activities will be hosted at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Club Saturday, Sept. 15. The race is open to military and civilian runners, and participants and volunteers can find more information and register at www.jointbasehalfmarathon.com.

Save the Date: Naval District Washington Youth Council Conference

Sept. 22-23

Place: National 4-H Youth Conference Center

7100 Connecticut Avenue Chevy Chase, Md. 20815

Registration and Breakfast: 8:30 9 a.m.

Institute Training: Starting at 9 a.m. Saturday and ending at noon on Sunday

Attendance Requirement: This is a FREE overnight training event and all student participants and sponsors are expected to remain on the facility during the training

This conference will be jammed-packed full of fun, food, and festivities. Spaces are limited. For more information about this conference, contact the School Liason Officer at 202-404-1652 or the Youth Director at 202-767-4003.

Defenders of Freedom Featuring LYNYRD SKYNYRD

Sept. 22 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Six Flags America

Join your colleagues within Naval District Washington for a unique opportunity to participate in a day of fun at Six Flags America. This private event, which is available to Department of Defense personnel and their guests only, is being offered to our Defenders of Freedom for $18. This day of fun will include a free concert ticket for the first 5,000 paying customers to experience a LYNYRD SKYNYRD performance that evening. Call the ITT office at 202-404-6576 for more information.

Charter Boat Fishing

Sept. 22 | Noon - 8 p.m. | Chesapeake Bay

Let’s go fishing! ODR is joining Hook Mash Charters for a half day fishing trip in the Chesapeake Bay. Cost is $100 per person and includes a half day of fishing from 1 - 7 p.m., transportation, bait, tackle and gear. Bring a cooler to bring your catch home in and a cooler for snacks and drinks. Call 202-767-9136 for more information.

Sounds of Summer: Oktoberfest

Sept. 28 | 4 - 8 p.m. | Slip Inn Bar & Grill

Share a toast with us at our Annual Oktoberfest featuring entertainment by the Alte Kameraden Band! Enjoy activities and games for the entire family. Pretzels, bratwurst, sauerkraut and potato salad will be available for purchase. Call 202-767-1371 for more information.

Navy Birthday 5-10K Run-Walk

Oct. 12 | 1 p.m. | Slip Inn

Celebrate the 237th Anniversary of the Navy with a 5-10K Run-Walk! Awards will be presented to the first, second and third place male/female Finishers. T-Shirts will be provided to the first 500 finishers. Call Fitness Center I at 202-767-5895 for more details.