A Home Buying Seminar with the Pentagon Federal Credit Union and Bank of America will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bolling AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 13 on Brookley Avenue. Pre-registration is requested. To register, call 202-767-0450.
May 9
Law Day “Circuit Court“ race will be held at 3 p.m. at the basketball court at the Bolling Gym. Answer a legal question correctly or complete a cross-fit challenge to move through the circuit. Contact Capt. Marsha Yasuda at marsha.yasuda@ bolling.af.mil or 202-404-7897 to compete.
May 9
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Fitness Center will be held at 11 a.m. Come see the newly-renovated Fitness Center.
May 11
A Mother’s Day Brunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bolling Club. For reservations, call 202-583-8400.
May 12
Intramural Softball will begin. All 11th Wing units, active duty and dependents 18 and older are eligible to play. See your unit sports representative for more information, or call 202-767-5895.
May 12-17
Armed Forces Week Special will be held at Potomac Lanes Bowling Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $1 per game and $1 shoe rental. ]
May 13
The Middle Tier Council holds a meeting the second Tuesday of each month. The meetings are open to staff and technical sergeants on Bolling, and are held in the Old Club Room at the Bolling Clubs at 11:15 a.m. For more information, e-mail Staff Sgt. Maisha Granda at maisha.granda@bolling.af.mil or Staff Sgt. Christina Taylor at christina.taylor@pentagon.af.mil.
May 13
Story Time at the Bolling Library will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. This week’s topic is ‘‘Let’s Learn P, Q, R.”
May 13
A sit-up competition will be held in the weight room at the Fitness Center from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prizes will be awarded.
May 13-14
The Asian Pacific American Heritage Committee is hosting several events this month, beginning with a trip to the Smithsonian Freer and Sackler Gallery, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a trip to the Indonesian Embassy's Batik Exhibit May 14 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Space is limited and the deadline to sign up for both trips is May 12 at noon. For more information or to sign up, contact Master Sgt. Cleveland A. Chandler at 443-514-8702 or Cleveland.Chandler@afncr.af.mil.
May 14
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.
May 15
Wing Sports Day will be held at Giesboro Park beginning at 7 a.m. Day includes numerous activities for many interests.
May 17
National Kids Run will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at the youth soccer field with the Youth Center staff. Start your morning with a fun run and build your endurance.
May 17
Out of Harms Way will be discussed at the Youth Center from 3 to 4 p.m. A guest from the Security Forces will help answer questions and concerns.
May 21
Pentagon Services invites everyone to Room 5E932 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a Summer Fun Open House. There will be refreshments, prizes and lots of information to help you plan your summer vacations. Giveaways will include tickets to Kings Dominion, Six Flags and other amusement parks, plus merchandise and movie tickets.
May 24
Summer Splash Party will be held on opening day of the base swimming pool from 12 to 4 p.m. Free entertainment will be provided.
May 27
Picnic with the Padres will be held in the Chapel 2 Annex from 5 to 7 p.m. Please come and enjoy a free meal sponsored by the base chapel and hosted by the Asian Pacific Heritage Committee. For more information, contact Chaplain McIntosh at 202-767-5900.
May 30
The 579th Medical Group will be minimally manned May 30 due to a group function.
Outside the Gates
May 9-11
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.
‘‘Super Hero” (PG-13) plays at 7 p.m. Friday.
‘‘Leatherheads” (PG) plays at 3 p.m. Saturday.
‘‘Run Fatboy Run” (PG-13) plays at 7 p.m. Sunday.
No movies will be shown May 16-18 due to the 2008 Joint Service Open House. The theater will resume is regular weekend movie schedule May 23. For more information about the movie schedule, call the Base Theater at 301-981-1441.
May 10
Visit Cosca Regional Park and stay for Clearwater Nature Center’s featured movie from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, Md. This activity is for ages 5 and above. Admission is $2 for resident, $3 non-resident. Low cost popcorn, snacks and beverages will be available. Reservations are required. For information call 301-297-4575.
May 11
Mother’s Day with the USO will be held at the Community Activity Center, 1442 Concord Ave., Andrews Air Force Base, Md., from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities for everyone, including crafts for the kids, neck massage for mom, face painting, puppet and magician shows. Free raffle and goodie bag for Mom. All military personnel and their families are welcome. For more information, call 703-696-0958 or 703-805-4277.
May 12
The United States Air Force Concert Band will perform at West Potomac High School, 6500 Quander Road, Alexandria, Va., beginning at 7:30 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.
May 14
The following programs are conducted at the Health and Wellness Center at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and are open to active duty members and their families, Department of Defense civilian employees and retirees.
Weight Management for Adults: 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.
Stress Management: Participants develop better coping skills in managing every day stress. The workshop will be held 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, call 240-857-4292⁄5601.
May 15
The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents Members of The Singing Sergeants at Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Md., 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.
May 16
The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents Music for Tuba-Euphonium Quartet 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.
May 16
A United States Air Force Band Concert will be held at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria, Va., beginning at 7:30 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.
May 16
The Joint Employment Transition Services and the USO of Metropolitan Washington are hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle, Fort Belvoir, Va. For additional information, contact Dawn Fincham at 703-805-2464 or dawn@ usometro.org, or Cassie Camp at 703-696-0958 or cassie@usometro.org.
May 20
A United States Air Force Band Concert will be held at The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Md., beginning at 7:30 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.
May 29
Do you want to improve your public speaking? Join Helmsmen Toastmasters, starting Thursdays from 7:25 to 8:45 a.m., at the Pentagon Conference Center, near North Parking, Corridor 8. Toastmasters is an international, educational, non-profit organization which helps its members better communicate, think, lead and listen. For more information, contact Bert Romero (bert.romero.ctr@js.pentagon.mil or 703-695-6257) or Carl Sabath (carl.sabath@osd.mil or 703-602-0980 x146).
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