Special Event
Operation Bravo Adult Comedy & Variety Show
Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for cocktail hour at JD’s Conference Center Room 100 at 5:30 p.m. The Comedy & Variety Show will start at the Dahlgren Theater at 7:30 p.m. starring The Bornstiens, Tom Ogden and David Beck. Free tickets available at www.nsfdahlgren.eventbrite.com.
Aquatics Center
540-653-8088
Summer Hours
In addition to lap swim you can enjoy open rec swim every day during summer! Bring the kids to the pool and keep cool. If you need a summertime birthday idea, why not rent out the pool? Inquire about pool parties with a staff member today!
Open Recreation Swimming: Now through Aug. 23 Sunday – Saturday Noon to 6 p.m.
Cardboard Boat Regatta
Aug. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. Is your boat seaworthy? Come out and race it against other boats in your category! Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each division. Overall awards will be given for most artistic, most likely to be marooned and most durable. Divisions will include family (at least one adult), all military, chief selectees and kids (no adults). Boats are to be constructed with cardboard, plastic sheeting and duct tape only. Racers will complete two laps (down and back) in 25 yard pool and kid’s division will compete one lap. Children will be required to wear a life vest. The Aquatics Center has a limited supply to be used. Participants must provide their own paddles. Please register at the Aquatics Center by Aug. 10. Cost: FREE.
Junior Lifeguard Program
Aug. 17-20 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eligible patrons include all children, ages 10 to 14, with base access. Find out if you have what it takes to be a lifeguard! Learn basic lifeguard skills and shadow guards while they work. Be prepared to swim every day. Register now! There is a class participant minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10. Cost: $150. Please register at the Aquatics Center by Aug. 12.
Bingo
540-653-8785
Summer Specials
$1,900 Jackpot and 57 numbers (Assuming no one wins Aug. 13 jackpot. If jackpot was won it will start back at $1,000 and 48 numbers). Thursday Evenings at the Community House. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Bird games start at 5 p.m. New spring specials are here! Buy 2 packs for $35 and get 1 double action and 1 purple card for free. Buy 3 packs for $45 and get 1 double action, 1 red and 1 purple card for free! Military, Military Spouses, Retired Military and Dependents can buy 1 regular pack for $20 and get 1 double action, 1 purple and 1 red card for free! Try your luck on Thursday! The jackpot now starts at $1,000 and 48 numbers and will increase $100 and 1 number each week it is not won. Payouts for regular games start at $50.
Food and beverages (non-alcoholic and adult beverages) are available for purchase. All with base access are invited. Participants playing bingo must be 18 years of age or older. A valid form of identification must be shown to purchase alcoholic beverages. For more information, please contact the ITT office at 540-653-8785.
Cannonball Lanes
540-653-7327
Games
Military $3, Civilian $4. Hourly Bowling: Military $20, Civilian $25 Shoe Rental: Military $1.50, Civilian $2.50.
Summer hours
You can now join in the bowling fun as early as 11 a.m.!
Looking to have a birthday party or after work gathering at Cannonball Lanes? Stop in or call to inquire about plans and rates for renting out the Multipurpose Room.
Triple Threat Thursdays
Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Every Thursday you can enjoy three games and shoes for only ten dollars!
All-U-Can Bowl Fridays
Every Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy two hours of all you can bowl! Rates for all you can bowl are: Military $6.95/person & Civilian $7.95/person. Both rates include shoe rental.
Scotch Doubles
Aug. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Teams of two will bowl three games and the top three teams will be awarded trophies. Please register at Cannonball Lanes. Cost: $20 per team.
Child & Youth
CDC 540-653-4994
YAC 540-653-8009
Give Parents a Break
At the Child Development Center. Eligible patrons include all children 6 weeks to 5 years of age (not in kindergarten). The CDC is offering extended hourly care scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month and the 2nd Saturday of each month. This care is free with a respite care referral and $4/hour for all other eligible patrons. Please call the center for more information and to register.
Craftech
540-653-1730
Customize your back to school items
Backpacks, lunch boxes, pencil cases, clothing, blankets, jackets… you name it, they’ll customize it!
Creative Classes at Craftech
Fill your home with new décor that you create yourself! Craftech offers classes for framing and matting, stained glass, wax and watercolor and wreath making! Craftech can also personalize just about anything for you! They have a brand new embroidery machine. Stop in today and see what they can do for you!
Fitness Center
540-653-8580
Fall Intramural Sports
Eligible patrons include all with base access and invited guests. Join us for fall league organizational meetings! League cost: Active Duty – FREE; Retiree/Active-Duty Dependents - $15; DoD Civilians - $30; Contractors/Off-Base Civilians - $40.
Wednesday, Aug. 5 – Soccer Meeting at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 12 – Softball Meeting at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 19 – Flag Football Meeting at 11:30 a.m.
Pump-N-Run
Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. Eligible to all with base access. Join the Dahlgren Fitness Center for the annual Pump-N-Run 1.5M event! Total time will be calculated by subtracting 15 seconds from the 1.5 mile run for each time a competitor lifts a percentage of his/her body weight. Percentage of body weight to chest press:
(Ages15-29) Men 100 percent, Women 70 percent
(Ages 30-39) Men 90 percent, Women 60 percent
(Ages 40-49) Men 80 percent, Women 50 percent
(Ages 50 and over) Men 70 percent, Women 40 percent
Awards will be given for: overall male and female finishers, overall male and female active-duty military, and most reps by male and female participants. Please register by Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Dahlgren Fitness Center. Cost: $5
General Library
540-653-7474
Storytime at the Library
Every Friday at 10 a.m. Short or tall, big or small, enjoy storytime and crafts for all! Join the General Library every Friday to read a story and make a craft. Cost: FREE.
Mommy and Me Tea Party
Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. Enjoy our professional face painter and balloon artist with a morning of mother-child bonding time, over tea and crafts! Cost: FREE.
ITT
540-653-8785
Six Flags Military/DoD Appreciation Day Picnic
Aug. 25. Enjoy all-you-can-eat picnic from noon to 2 p.m., free parking, free dessert, DJ music and a free private Military/DoD water park party from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $39.95, which is a $100 value! Get your tickets at sixflags.com/America and enter promo code MILITARY0198.
Liberty Center
540-653-7277
The Liberty Center and all activities are for Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.
Flicks Friday
Come out and watch any movie from our collection. Drinks and popcorn are on us! Cost: FREE.
Maryland International Raceway Trip
Aug. 15. Join Liberty for a trip to the raceway. This is a Young Guns Showdown – Battle of the Juniors. Register at the Liberty Center by Aug. 12.
Wing Wednesday
Aug. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy FREE hot wings while they last! Cost: FREE.
Fire Pit Fun
Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Bring your guitar or enjoy the music. The Liberty Center will provide chairs, roasting forks, s’mores, hotdogs and drinks. Cost: FREE.
Movie & Pizza Night
Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. Watch your favorite movies, relax and enjoy FREE pizza!
Aquatics Center
301-744-4616
Dive-In Movie
Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a dive-in movie at the Aquatics Center! All the movies are family friendly and begin at dusk. Cost: Military, Free. All Others $4.
Child & Youth
CDC 301-744-4458
Give Parents a Break
At the Child Development Center. Eligible patrons include all children 6 weeks to 5 years of age (not in kindergarten). The CDC is offering extended hourly care scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month and the 3rd Saturday of each month. This care is free with a respite care referral and $4/hour for all other eligible patrons. Please call the center for more information and to register.
General Library
301-744-4623
Storytime at the Library
Aug. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Join us at the library every other Tuesday for a story and a craft.
Stars & Strikes Bowling Center
301-744-4761
Open Bowling
Every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. Bring the family out for an exciting night of bowling! It’s perfect for an affordable night out with friends. Cost: Military, $2/game and $1 shoe rental; Civilian, $3/game and $1 shoe rental.
Lunchtime Bowling
Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy lunch and bowling fun on your break!
Cosmic Bowling
Aug. 22 from 5 to 10 p.m. What glows in the dark and is too much fun to miss? Cosmic bowling at Stars & Strikes Bowling Center! Cost: Military, $2/game and $1 shoe rental; Civilian, $3/game and $1 shoe rental.
Weight House Fitness Center
301-744-4661
NSASP All-Star Softball Game
Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. Join us for our annual competition between Dahlgren and Indian Head! Come out and cheer on your favorite softball players! Concessions will be available. Events include two games between CBRIF and South Potomac, and a Home Run Derby.