Oct. 3

Rocktober Fest will be held at the Slip Inn beginning at 4 p.m., featuring food and drink specials throughout the day. Call 202-767-5840 for more information.

Oct. 3

First Friday will be held at the WASP Lounge from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free to members and ladies. Enjoy dancing, food and prizes. Call 202-563-8400 for more information.

Oct. 6

The 2008 NATO Air Chiefs Tattoo, themed “Securing Our Freedom,“ is scheduled for 7 p.m. on the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Lawn. A dress rehearsal will be held Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. on the ceremonial lawn and is open to DoD ID card holders with “casual dress“ allowed.

Oct. 6, 8

579th Medical Group is offering Influenza Vaccination Campaign for active duty and Reserve only. Vaccination will be held Oct. 6 from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Chapel Center in the Activity Room. Influenza is a mandatory vaccination for all active duty.

Oct. 7

An Anger Management Seminar is open to men, women and teens who need help in managing anger in family or work environments. This seminar is held monthly on the first Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call the 11th Wing Airman & Family Readiness Center at 202-767-0450 to make a reservation.

Oct. 7

FASES (Family Advocacy Safety Education Seminar) is a voluntary four-hour secondary prevention program to ensure that current patterns of parenting, relational or stress do not rise to the level of abuse or neglect. Seminars are held monthly on the first Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Building 1300 (Base Clinic), Suite 259, second floor. Call Family Advocacy at 202-404-3622 for more information.

Oct. 8

The Bolling Club will now host the Community Center events and programs effective Oct. 8.

Oct. 8

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 at 202-404-2166.

Oct. 9

The Fall 2008 Community College of the Air Force combined graduation ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. at the Bolling Clubs. Rehearsal for all graduates will begin at 11 a.m. The guest speaker is Chief Master Sgt. William A. Babcock, senior enlisted advisor, personnel career field manager at the Pentagon. For more information, contact Lori Springs at 703-692-9009 or lori.springs2@afncr.af.mil.

Oct. 10

A Fire Prevention Display will be set up at the Bolling Exchange from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in support of Fire Prevention Week. Brochures and fire prevention articles for children will be available.

Oct. 10

The Youth Center will hold a Costume Dance from 8 to 10 p.m. Open to children ages 12 and up. Admission is a donation of one can of food. Call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Oct. 10

2008 Latin Night will be held at the WASP Lounge from 6 p.m. to midnight. Night features dancing and food and drink specials. Call the Bolling Club at 202-563-8400 for more information.

Oct. 11

Harvest Celebration Trip will be taken by the Youth Center from noon to 6 p.m. Open to all members, children 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Cost is $9 for 13 and up, $7 for children ages 4-12. Sign-up deadline is Oct. 7. Call 202-767-4003 for more information.

Oct. 11

A Trail Riding and Bike Trip will be held by the Outdoor Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trip features a guided tour through Maryland’s country on reasonably challenging trails. Cost is $20, including transportation. Call 202-767-9136⁄8562 to register.

Outside the Gates

Oct. 7

A free “Teaching as a Second Career“ briefing sponsored by the 11th Mission Support Squadron Education Service and the Navy College office will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Anacostia Navy Annex in Building 72, Suite 149. All active duty, Reserve and Guard personnel are welcome, as well as retirees and spouses. For more information, call 202-685-1199 or 202-404-7015.

Oct. 9

An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will open the 79th Aeromedical Staging Facility at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., at 10 a.m.

Oct. 9

The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents Music for Clarinet Quartet 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.

Oct. 10

The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents A Cappella Singing by Camerata featuring members of The Singing Sergeants 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.

Oct. 16

The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents Music for Violin and Horn 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.

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