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12 Desert Wings December 11, 2015
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, from 11 OHYHOLQYROYHVVHWWLQJJRDOVLQIRXUSURJUDPDUHDV9ROXQWHHU
Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and members to become self-directed learners. See Ms. Jasmine
Outdoor Recreation ([SHGLWLRQ([SORUDWLRQ(DUQLQJWKH$ZDUGLVDIXQDQGLQ- for details and to sign up.
teresting way to get more involved in something you already
1100 Kincheloe Ave., 661-275-CAMP HQMR\RUVRPHWKLQJ\RX¶GOLNHWRWU\IRUWKH¿UVWWLPH<RX Torch Club: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Torch Room.
move at your own pace -– on your own or with your friends. Torch clubs are charter, small-group leadership and service
Ski Shuttle to Mammoth: Dec. 12, depart at 5 a.m., return This is not an award for past accomplishments. Instead, you FOXEVIRUER\VDQGJLUOVDJHV,WLVDSRZHUIXOYHKLFOH
DWSP&RVWLV0LQLPXPRISDUWLFLSDQWVPD[L- are honored for achieving your own challenging goals after through which club staff can help meet the special character
mum of 15. Ski rental equipment included (Lift tickets not registering for the program. development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage
included), socialize with other skiers and snowboarders while in their development. See Mr. Andrew for details.
heading to your favorite mountain. Let Outdoor Recreation Regardless of your situation, you can earn the Congressio-
GRWKHGULYLQJIRU\RX nal Award. The Congressional Award has no minimum grade Youth Sports
point average requirements. It accommodates young people
Rosburg Fitness Center with special needs or disabilities who are willing to take the 24 Lathrop Dr., Bldg. 5210, 661-277-8961
challenge. For more information about the Congressional
210 W. Popson Ave., 661-275-GYM1 Award, see Mr. Paul or call 661-275-TEEN. Smart Start Basketball: Sign-ups begin Dec. 14 at the
Main Youth Center. Cost is $35 per person. For more infor-
Healthy Weight Class: Thursdays, noon-1:30 p.m. Call the Youth of the Year: Do you have what it takes to repre- PDWLRQFDOO(PLO*UDYHVDW
HAWC for more information. sent Edwards AFB at the local, district, state, regional and
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Tae Kwon Do: Cost: A children’s monthly pass is $65, an thousands of scholarship dollars. Check with your local teen
DGXOWPRQWKO\SDVVLVDQGDGDLO\SDVVLVSHUGD\)RU center. Dec. 14-8
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Monday
Personal Trainers: Cost is $40 per hour session, $25 for 24 Lathrop Dr., 661-275-5437 Lasagna
a half-hour session. Call to schedule your appointment and Side salad and garlic bread
VWDUWUHDFKLQJWKRVH¿WQHVVJRDOV)RUDSSRLQWPHQWVFDOO-HII Boys & Girls Club Power Hour/Project Learn: Monday-
Walden at (210) 723-2052, Johnny Johnson at (660) 233-2141 Thursday, 2:45-4 p.m. Power Hour: making minutes count Tuesday
or Lauren Brandin at (210) 723-2052. Use your PLAYpass helps club members (ages 6-12) become successful in school Beef taco salad
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Wednesday
Equipment Orientation Classes: Tuesday, 10-11 a.m., Advent and Christmas Baked ham
Wednesday, 4-5 p.m., and Thursday, 7-8 p.m. Not sure how at the Base Chapel Mashed potato with gravy
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desk and sign up for this one-hour class. We are here to help Catholic
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Teen Center Fried rice and eggroll
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100 Kincheloe Ave., Bldg. 7211, 661-275-8336 Christmas Eve — Children’s Christmas Friday
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YES (Youth Employment Skills): The YES Program began
in the 2015-2016 school year and helps teens earn money for low at 5 p.m. , Chapel 2 $OO%OXH3ODWH6SHFLDOV²
college. The program is open to teens whose parent is active &KULVWPDV'D\²0LGQLJKW0DVVDQG Drink not included.
duty Air Force. Teens can earn up to a $1,000 towards their
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information.
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Keystone Club: Meets 2:15 p.m., Wednesdays in the Teen Christmas Eve Service — 6 p.m. in Cha- Available
Center. The Keystone Club is a leadership club that performs
community service projects around the base. The club also pel 1. Menu subject to change
helps teens to maintain focus in high school and graduate and
prepare for college.

Congressional Award: The Congressional Award is the
United States Congress’ award for young Americans. It is
non-partisan, voluntary, and non-competitive. The program
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tivities before their 24th birthday. Participants earn Bronze,
Silver and Gold Congressional Award Certificates and
Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional Award Medals. Each

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