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AUTO SKILLS
540-653-4900
Auto Skills features four bays and three lifts with tools and equipment for do-it-yourself automotive repair, engine diagnostics, suspensions components replacement, tire mounting and balancing and general maintenance. Cost: Active duty, dependents, retirees $6.00 per hour. All others, $7.00 per hour, includes one bay, tools, equipment and fluid disposal.
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CANNONBALL LANES BOWLING CENTER
540-653-7327
Games: Military $3.00, Civilian $4.00. Hourly Bowling: Military $20.00, Civilian $25.00 Shoe Rental: Military $1.50, Civilian $2.50. Ask about our birthday party packages!
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Sunday Special
Sundays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Join us every Sunday for $2.00 games and $1.00 shoe rentals!
Ten Dollar Tuesdays
Tuesdays, 2–9 p.m.
Every Tuesday, get a lane for one hour of bowling for only TEN dollars!
Buy a Game, Get a Game Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 2–9 p.m.
Every Wednesday, buy one game; get the second game for Free!
All-U-Can Bowl Fridays
Fridays, 7 p.m.–10 p.m.
Join us every Friday for a two hour, all you can bowl special! Cost: Military $6.95/person; Civilian $7.95/person. Both rates include shoe rental.
Cosmic Bowling
Saturdays, 7 p.m.–10 p.m.
Enjoy music and lights while bowling!
Youth Learn to Bowl
First Saturday, 2–4 p.m.
Children between the ages of 5–12 with base access will receive individual sessions on basic bowling. Cost: $7.50 per child, includes shoes
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CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS
CDC I 540-653-4994 / CDC II 540-653-4342
YAC 540-653-8009
www.navymwrdahlgren.com/child-youth
Military Child Care Open Enrollment
Request School Age Care (SAC) and Summer Camp all year long through MilitaryChildCare.com. The online system allows you to search for and submit unlimited SAC and Summer Camp requests at any time of the year without waiting for registration to begin! To register and learn more about MCC, visit MilitaryChildCare.com
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COMMUNITY RECREATION
540-653-8785
www.navymwrdahlgren.com/recreation
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Kings Dominion Tickets
One Day Pass (ages 3+) $39.25, valid any one day through Oct. 28. Parking not included.
Gold Season Pass $85.00, valid for unlimited admission to Kings Dominion, Soak City, Dinosaurs Live, Halloween Haunt, new WinterFest, free parking and more.
Free Pre-K Season Pass (ages 3–5) redeem at the park or online.
All New Busch Gardens Williamsburg Military Annual Pass
All military and family members and DoD civilians are eligible to purchase. Valid for unlimited admission to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Water Country USA and Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Christmas Town on regularly scheduled operating days through December 31. Pass includes general parking. Cost: $98.50
Washington Nationals Tickets
Order your tickets no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesdays for your order to be placed that week. All orders are special ordered. Food and beverage vouchers are included with most tickets.
Left/Right Baseline: $56.25
Left/Right Field Corner: $39.00
Left/Right Mezzanine: $32.50
Upper Infield Gallery: $16.25
Six Flags America & Hurricane Harbor
Any One Day: $40.00, valid one day includes admission to Hurricane Harbor Water Park.
Season Pass: $73.75, valid for unlimited admission during 2018 season.
Gold Season Pass: $82.00, valid for unlimited admission to all Six Flags theme parks and free parking.
Value Days: $31.50, valid for one-day admission for Month of the Military Child, Armed Forces Day, Red/White/Blue Days.
Parking: $16.25, one-day parking.
Visit https://www.sixflags.com/america/plan-your-visit/park-policies for more information.
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Orioles vs. Nationals Battle of the Beltways
May 28. Game starts at 1:05 p.m.
Join us for a trip to the Orioles vs. Nationals baseball game for a battle of the beltways. Price includes transportation, tickets to the game in the left field lower box, a free t-shirt, the Baltimore Orioles and a special pre-game picnic lunch. Purchase tickets, Tickets & Travel by May 21. Open to all with base access. Cost: $70 per person
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Sunflower Sip & Paint
May 16, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Gray’s Landing
Bring your friends and co-workers out for a Sip & Paint event featuring a sunflower. Register by May 9 at Craftech. Cost: $25
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Public Service Recognition Week
Break for lunch with these specials honoring the men and women who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees.
May 8 – Group Ex Class – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a Free group exercise class during your lunch hour.
May 9 – Mongolian BBQ – 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Mongolian BBQ is back at Gray’s Landing for a Mongolian lunch cooked to order. Cost: $9
May 10 – Bowling Special at Cannonball Lanes – 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Bowl two games for only $5, includes shoe rental.
Donate. Swap. Save
May 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Parade Field
How it works: Exchange your gently used items for an equal number of items. What to bring: Kitchen appliances, home goods, accessories, bags, toys, clothing (newborn to adult, no undergarments). Drop off: May 7–11 at the MWR Admin Bldg 205 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. All unclaimed items will be donated to the base Thrift Store or Goodwill. Please inspect your items diligently, no rips or stains. For more information, call the Community Rec Specialist at 540-653-3715.Cost: Free
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CRAFTECH
540-653-1730
Craftech offers a variety of services including framing and matting, engraving on plaques, metals, glassware, leather, stone and more, embroidery, flag and shadow boxes, Tiffany style stained glass, fusing, bottle slumping and firing.
For more details, visit www.NavyMWRDahlgren.com/recreation and select Craftech.
Dahlgren Centennial Collector Items
Order your exclusive Centennial collector items, Craftech all year long. Items include insulated travel and coffee mugs, playing cards, challenge coins, t-shirts, clocks, pens and holders, lanyards and much more!
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FITNESS CENTER
540-653-8580
www.navymwrdahlgren.com/fitness-sports
Sprint Triathlon
Saturday, April 21
Register at www.DahlgrenSprintTri.eventbrite.com. Check in at 7 a.m.; start time is 8 a.m. and awards will be at 10:30 a.m. Awards will be given to male and female first place winners in each age division: 17 and under, 18-24, 25-39, and 40 plus. Cost: 17 & under, $20. Active duty, $20. All others, $30
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Unstoppable Obstacle Race Course
May 19, 10 a.m.
Run over, under and through this 2.15-mile obstacle course challenge including inflatables. Register at the Fitness Center by May 16. Cost: Ages 10 and under, Free. Active duty, $15. All others, $25
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Wallyball Tournament
May 17, 4:30 p.m.
Play like a champion! Register by May 3 for a double elimination, 4-on-4 wallyball tournament. Minimum of six teams must be registered. Prizes will be awarded to first- and second-place teams. Cost: Active duty, Free. All others, $5
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Powerhouse Competition
May and June 2018
Accumulate points in May and June. Awards for top male and female competitors for max weight, max reps and overall champions. May: Lift as much as you can in bench, squat and deadlift. June: Do as many push-ups, pull-ups and sit-ups. Cost: Free
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GENERAL LIBRARY
540-653-7474
May the 4th Be With You
May 4
Join us for a party in a galaxy not so far away with trivia, those famous “green ears” and more! After the party, head to the Theater for a free showing of Star Wars: The Last Jedi at 7 p.m. Library patrons will receive a reserved seat. Cost: Free, concessions available for purchase at Theater.
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Learn Japanese
Active duty only – Mondays at 2:30 p.m. All others Monday at 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.
Learning a new language boosts brain power, improves memory, and expands career potential. Join us at the Library as we learn Japanese! Cost: Free
Paws for Reading
Second Tuesdays, 3:45–5 p.m.
Curl up with a furry friend and read them a story! The General Library will hold Paws for Reading the second Tuesday of every month and give young readers the opportunity to read to their four-legged companion. Reading to a pet can help build confidence in young readers. Register online at http://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=6188 and click on a selected time or call the General Library. Cost: Free
S.T.E.A.M. Pre-School Literacy Classes
Every Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Our S.T.E.A.M. classes are geared toward pre-school and kindergarten-aged children. They will develop their literacy skills as well as engage in the arts and learning experiments. Siblings are always welcome! Cost: Free
One-on-One Computer Help
Every first Tuesday by appointment
Need help and don’t know where to start? Sign up for a one on one session to work on whatever you’d like! Cost: Free
Early Literacy at your Library
Fridays, 10 a.m.
The Dahlgren General Library offers early literacy sessions for your baby and child, with songs, books, and activities that encourage early literacy development. Storytime and crafts will be geared toward babies and children under age 5. Siblings are always welcome to attend. Our Friday story times are a great way to meet other caregivers in the area. Cost: Free
Sensory Sensitive Saturdays
Every Saturday, 1–3 p.m.
Be sure to join our caring staff for Sensory Sensitive Saturdays! Cost: Free
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LIBERTY CENTER
540-653-7277
The Liberty Center and all activities are for Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1-E6 single/unaccompanied active duty military.
NASCAR Sundays
Racers, start your engines! Join us to watch the NASCAR races.
Domino’s Pizza & Movie Night
Last Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. enjoy pizza and a movie.
Wing Wednesday & Trivia
Third Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. enjoy wings and a game or two of trivia.
Board Game Night
Play one of our many board games or featured game every Thursday!
Free Movie Friday
Second Fridays of the month at 10 p.m. watch a movie on us at the Theater.
Midnight Bowling
Fourth Fridays of the month at midnight enjoy a game of bowling!
Spelling Bee
April 20 at 6 p.m.
How many words can you spell?
Oyster Crawl
April 21
Liberty is taking you down into the Northern Neck for some oyster tasting.
Guitar Hero Night
April 23 at 6 p.m.
Play a game or two of Guitar Hero!
Guy’s Night: Pool Tournament
April 25 at 6 p.m.
Gentlemen, join us at Liberty for a game of pool.
MIR Xtreme Drag Bike Racing
April 28
We’re heading to Maryland International Raceway to watch drag bike racing.
Corn Hole Tournament
April 30, 6 p.m.
It’s getting warmer! Try your hand at a friendly game or two of corn hole at the Liberty Center.