MWR Highlights

Dahlgren

Liberty Center

Liberty Virginia Beach Blast

August 18, van leaves at 8 a.m. from the Liberty Center

Join us for a day of fun in the sun. Enjoy Virginia Beach and the boardwalk all day long. Event is free. Eligible Patrons: E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Register at the Liberty Center. For more information, contact 540-653-7277.

Fitness Center

Pump-N-Run 5K

August 22, 11 a.m. (Lifts will take place between 6 - 10:45 a.m. on race day.)

Lowest time wins! Total time will be calculated by subtracting 30 seconds from the 5K run time for each time a competitor lifts a percentage of his/her body weight.

Percentage of body weight to chest press:

(Ages 15-29) Men 100% - Women 70%

(Ages 30-39) Men 90% - Women 60%

(Ages 40-49) Men 80% - Women 50%

(Ages 50 and over) Men 70% - Women 40%

Awards for overall male and female finisher, more reps male and female and overall male and female active duty.

For more information, contact the Dahlgren Fitness Center 540-653-8580.

Beat the Heat

Fitness Center exercise incentive. Exercise three times a week and receive a backpack, four times a week and receive a sweat towel. For more registration information, contact 540-653-2016.

Fall Intramural Sports start in Sept. Leagues include softball, basketball, soccer, flag football and racquetball. Team and individual registration are welcome. Contact the sports office for more information, 540-653-7259.

Library/ Resource Center

Dad and Me Party at the Dahlgren General Library

August 25, 10:30 a.m.

Create a birdhouse craft and enjoy some father and child bonding time. Register at the Dahlgren General Library.

All patrons with base access are eligible. For more information, contact the General Library at 540-653-7474.

Aquatics Center

Back-2-School Night at the Pool

August 31, 7 - 9 p.m.

Come and enjoy some of the last few moments of summer. Cost is FREE. Eligible patrons include all with base access. Please register at the Dahlgren Aquatics Center by August 28. For more information, call 540-653-8088.

Indian Head

Aquatic Center

Summer Luau

August 24, 6 p.m.

Join us at the Pool and Autumn Fest Park for an evening of family fun! Pig roast, music, hula dancers, flame throwers, moon bounce and more. Live entertainment starts at 7 p.m. This event is FREE and open to all with base access.

2012 Sprint Triathlon

August 25, 6 a.m. at the Aquatic Center.

Are you up to the challenge? 400m swim, 8-mile bike ride and 2.85 run. Awards will be given to the first male and female in each age group. $25 registration fee, open to all eligible patrons. Register by Monday, August 20 at the Fitness Center or Aquatics Center. Event is limited to the first 36 participants. For more information, contact Megan Eicholtz at 301-744-4661.

Dive-In Movies

August 23

Pool opens at 7:30 p.m., movie starts at dusk. Bring a float a watch a movie in the pool. All movies are family friendly. Open to all eligible patrons. Free.

Liberty Movie on the Court

August 24 at dusk

Liberty Patrons are invited join us for a movie on the barracks basketball court. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Movie starts at dusk. Free.

Recreational Gear Rentals

The MWR Auto Hobby Shop rents an extensive selection of equipment for your recreational needs. Available items include tents, canoes, tarps, picnic tents, tables, chairs, moon bounce, grills, lanterns, sporting equipment and more! Rentals are available on a daily, weekly or weekend basis. Call the Hobby Shop at 301-744-6314 for more information or stop by and see what we have to offer.

NEW Campers Available

15' Cozy Traveler Recreational Trailer (sleeps up to 6)

$55 per day

$100 per weekend

$245 for a week

Call 301-744-6314 for more information.