Leap Year Specials at the Slip Inn. Stop by the Slip Inn anytime between 3 and 8 p.m. and receive $1 off on menu items. Enjoy free appetizers and $2 drink specials. Call 202-767-5840 for information.
March 1
Weight Watchers meetings will be held every Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m at the Technology Center. Call Laura Juricic with any questions at 202-562-8589.
March 3
Read Across America will be held at the Library from 10 a.m. to noon and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Every half hour starting at 10 a.m., a story by Dr. Seuss will begin. Children of all ages are welcome. There will be eight guests reading a Dr. Seuss story every half hour between 10 a.m. and noon; and then again between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Kids will have a chance to make their own ‘‘Cat in the Hat” hat and everyone will go home with bookmarks.
March 3
Burger King will close March 3 for approximately three weeks for renovations.
March 3
Intramural volleyball season kicks off. Intramural volleyball is open to all active duty, DoD civilians and dependents. To take part you must be 18 or older. See your Unit Sports Advisor to register.
March 4 and 6
Let’s Plant Some Seeds will be the topic of Story Time at the Library at 10 a.m. Children should be dressed in ‘‘grubby” clothes since seeds will be planted in small containers in preparation for Earth Day April 22. The children will continue to monitor their flower gardens at every story time-to water, weed, and watch their flowers grow all spring and summer.
March 5
Free digital photo classes will be held at the Arts & Crafts Center the first and third Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. Get the most out of your digital camera. Our class will help you to better understand your digital camera and create beautiful works of art. Call 202-767-4422 for more information and to register.
March 5
Join the TOASTMASTERS every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the Bolling Chapel, Room 19. The meetings will enable you to enhance your public speaking and leadership skills in a fun atmosphere of professional camaraderie. For more information, contact Jim Sale, 202-404-2166.
March 7
All-Nighter First Friday will be held at the Bolling Club from 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. This event is open to all club members and guests. Groove all night to the DJ sounds in the lounge. Free entry to all ladies from 5 to 9 p.m., $10 after 9 p.m. Free buffet for club members from 5 to 7 p.m. Win cash, Sunday Brunch or Seafood Extravaganza certificates in the membership drawing at 7 p.m.
March 8
The 11th Services Division will be serving breakfast Saturdays beginning March 8 from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Potomac Lanes.
March 10
Capital Cove Marina will begin a repaving project beginning March 10 to include repaving the dry storage area and entire marina parking lot. This will cause restricted access to the Resale Lot for a short period of time. We apologize for the inconvenience. Call 202-767-4651 for more information.
March 11
A St. Patrick’s Day Membership Luncheon will be held in the Washington Dining Room from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free for club members and $11.95 for non-members. There will be a DJ for entertainment, prizes and a special buffet.
March 14
Be a part of St.Patrick’s Day by participating in the Fitness Center’s annual 5K Fun Run⁄Walk at noon. This event is open to active duty, DoD civilians and dependents. You must be 18 or older. The top three finishing times for men and women will receive prizes. The route will take you past some favorite spots here on Bolling Air Force Base, including along the waterfront where you will have views of the Capitol and Washington Monument for inspiration to keep going.
March 15
A base-wide Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 9:30 to 11:10 a.m. at the Youth Center Soccer Field (Rain day location - Youth Center Gym). Gather as many eggs as you can. Kids will be put into groups based on their age. Some eggs will have special prizes inside. Everyone will receive an Easter bag of treats. The Easter Bunny will be there to pose with your little ones.
Egg hunting schedule:
9:30 a.m. –2-3 year olds
9:50 a.m. – 4-5 year olds
10:10 a.m. –6-7 year olds
10:30 a.m. –8-9 year olds
10:50 a.m. –10-12 year olds
11:10 a.m. –13 and up
Outside the Gates
Feb. 29
The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents Music for Trumpet, featuring SMSgt Andrew Wilson, at George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, Va., beginning at 8 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
Feb. 29
A Carnival & Mardi Gras Festival will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Newton White Mansion, 2708 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville, Md. This is a free event. Call 301-249-1604 for more information.
Feb. 29- March 2
The following movies are shown at the Base Theater at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children ages 5 to 11. Children under age 5 are admitted free.
‘‘Mad Money” (PG-13) plays at 7 p.m. Friday.
‘‘27 Dresses” (PG-13) plays at 7 p.m. Saturday.
‘‘The Bucket List” (PG-13) plays at 7 p.m. Sunday.
For more information about the movie schedule, call the Base Theater at 301-981-1441.
March 1
A nature-themed seasonally appropriate puppet show for ages 2 and older will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, Md. Reservations are required. Cost is $2 for residents; $3 others. Call 301-297-4575 for more information.
March 2
The 2008 Guest Artist Series presents The United States Air Force Band with the world-renowned Empire Brass at DAR Constitution Hall, 18th Street between C and D Streets NW, Washington, D.C., beginning at 3 p.m. The nearest Metro station is Farragut West. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. Doors open at 2 p.m., first come, first seated! For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
March 4
The Prince George’s County Master Gardener Program will be holding is spring basic training class 6 to 9:30 p.m. starting March 4 through June 24 Tuesday evenings. Contact Esther Mitchell at 301-423-4249 or e-mail emitpiano@aol.com.
March 7
The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents Music for Clarinet, featuring MSgt Jennifer Dashnaw, at George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, Va., beginning at 8 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
March 8
The Crossland Cavaliers second annual teen summit, No More Hurt - A Focus on Domestic Violence will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Crossland High School, 6901 Temple Hills Road, Temple Hills, Md. This event is sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Fort Washington Alumnae and Zeta Delta Chapters and the Crossland PTSA. Call 301-706-0750.
March 12
Weight Management for Adults will be offered at the Health and Welfare Center, Bldg. 1442 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Participants learn how to change their diet to control their weight. They document their exercising, food intake, goals and other measurements. The class will be held 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. The program is open to active duty members and their families, Department of Defense civilian employees and retirees. For more information, call 240-857-4292⁄5601.
March 13
The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents Music for Clarinet, featuring TSgt Darrin Thiriot, at George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, Va., beginning at 8 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
March 13
Stress Management workshop will be offered at the Health and Welfare Center, Bldg. 1442 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Participants develop better coping skills in managing everyday stress. The workshop will be held 3 to 4 p.m. The program is open to active duty members and their families, Department of Defense civilian employees and retirees. For more information, call 240-857-4292º5601.
March 19
Healthy Heart: Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Education will be offered at the Health and Welfare Center, Bldg. 1442 at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Participants are provided with diet and lifestyle modification techniques for improving and maintaining healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels. The class will be held 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 240-857-4292º5601.
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