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Desert Wings Basic Vehicle Maintenance Class: Saturdays, 10 a.m. July 24, 2015
Cost is $15 per person. Participants will learn the basics
12 www.aerotechnews.com/edwardsafb of good vehicle maintenance. Learn how to operate a lift, facebook.com/EdwardsDesertWings
change your oil, and check and balance your tires. For more
ANNOUNCEMENTS, from 11 information, call the Auto Hobby Shop at 661-275-2887. a Grand Slam Family Platter — four hot dogs or corn dogs,
chips and four drinks. Extra hot dog or corn dog are $2 each,
Assistance Office are now combined. Every retiring member Smog Testing: Edwards Auto Hobby performs smog extra drinks are $1.50 each. Cost is free for members, $15
married or single must make a valid election prior to retiring. checks 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m., for non-members. Indoor bouncy castle free for members,
Retired military survivor assistance is also available. Help Saturday. Call ahead to see what times are available. $2 for non-members.
is available to file claims through various agencies: DFAS,
B.A., SSA and OPM. For more information, contact John Frame Shop: We have the Best prices in the Antelope Fight Frenzy—UFC 190: Aug. 1, 5:30 p.m.
Phillips at 661-277-3757. Valley when it comes to custom framing—are prices can’t
be beat and remember there is NO SALES TAX! Splash Night: Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Cost is $8 for members,
Sponsorship Training: All sponsors need to complete the $10 for non-members. Enjoy and cook your own club entrée
on-line training at http//apps.mhf.dod.mil/es and then call Oil Changes and Alignments: We offer very competitive on the pool side patio grill or enjoy our special Splash Night
Maricel Rusit at 661-277-0723 for more information and prices as well as services in mounting and balancing. No tax menu in the lounge! Price includes your choice of sirloin
resources. or waste fees. Come visit Auto Hobby at Bldg. 2440 or call steak or chicken breast served with baked beans, salad, lem-
661-275-AUTO (2886). onade or water. Child’s Hotdogs: one free with every adult
Spouse Employment/Volunteer Resources: The link to member meal purchase $2 for non-member.
job search strategies and volunteer opportunities is through Wood Shop: Available 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday through Sat-
the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Individual consulta- urday. For the wood working hobbyist, the Arts and Crafts Harleys @ Club Muroc: Tuesday–Friday, 5-8 p.m. Join us
tion is also available by appointment to provide assistance Center provides a variety of equipment that includes band for table dining service, all new menus with many options.
with resumes and education opportunities. The A&FRC has saws, table saws, a drill press and much more, for a minimal To avoid waiting, call 661-277-2830 to place your order!
established a distribution list that will allow job vacancies cost of $2 per hour. A safety course is required to use the Check our upcoming specials and events on Facebook, Ed-
to be emailed to spouses as they become available. If you Wood Shop. For more information, call 661-275-2787 or wards Club Muroc.
are interested in getting your email address added to this list stop by the Arts and Crafts Center in Bldg. 2440.
or for more information, call Glenn Arola at 661-277-4662. Daily Lunch Specials
Auto Hobby: Your Auto Hobby Center is new and im- Monday: Hot Plate Special (rotating menu). Cost is $5.95
Air Force Aid Society: Air Force active duty/spouse (with proved! We now offer oil, oil filters, wiper blades and a va-
power of attorney), retired, widow/widower with internet riety of accessories—you can purchase these items to use for members, $9.25 for non-members.
access and an email address will be able to apply for AFAS yourself or Auto Hobby can do the work for you! We will Tuesday: Chicken alfredo or meatloaf with mashed pota-
assistance using the new AFAS Online Application by regis- match or beat any maintenance and repair prices (except for
tering and completing the application at https://my.afas.org/ warranty work). We can also take care of special orders on toes and string beans. Cost is $8.25 for members, $9.25 for
memberportal/Login/Login.aspx. Complete and submit the parts. non-members.
application to the Airman and Family Readiness Center or
for more details, call 661-277-4662. Engraving: New and improved laser-engraver—the qual- Wednesday: Pork chops or beef pot roast with au gratin
ity of our product will exceed your expectations! Our new potatoes and tarragon carrots. Cost is $8.25 for members,
Volunteers Need to Register: All volunteers with Edwards’ machine can engrave on a variety of materials—glass, plas- $9.25 for non-members.
AFB official organizations/units need to register with the tic, wood, metal, etc. We will match any price within the
A&FRC Volunteer Coordinator, Maricel Rusit at 661-277- local AV community. Thursday: Tri-tip with roasted rosemary potatoes and
0723. Organizations or agencies that need volunteers and corn; and eight-crunchy breaded chicken wings with fries.
folks looking for volunteer opportunities may also contact Towing Service Available through Auto Hobby: Tuesday- Cost is $8.25 for members, $9.25 for non-members. New:
Airmen & Family Readiness to be included on a distribu- Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $50. Towing is available on- and off- Eight crunchy breaded chicken wings with fries. Cost is
tion list. base although a $5 per mile charge past any of the gates. For $8.25 for members, $9.25 for non-members.
more information, call (661) 275-AUTO.
Arts and Crafts Center/Auto Hobby Friday: Grilled steak with baked potato and barbecue
Club Muroc beans. Cost is $10.95 for members, $11.95 for non-members.
200 Methusa Rd., 661-275-ARTS/661-275-AUTO Or, breaded tilapia with rice pilaf and Italian vegetable blend.
275 Doolittle Parkway, 661-275-CLUB Cost is $8.25 for members, $9.25 for non-members.
Instructors Needed: Attention all artists and crafters! If
you’re creative, we need you! The Arts & Crafts Center is Family Frenz—Take Me Out to the Ball Game: July 30, Members Birthday Month Coupon: Pick up Tuesday–
seeking instructors of all types. Come and share your cre- 5:30-8 p.m. Various baseball games to watch! Wear your Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Happy Birthday from Club Muroc!
ative knowledge with a diverse group of students looking favorite player’s jersey! Enter drawings to win prizes! Enjoy Stop by the club during your birthday month and we’ll give
for painting, drawing, photography, scrapbooking and other you a coupon for a free meal! Offer valid for Edwards club
craft/art related instruction. No prior instructor experience members only.
necessary—if you are knowledgeable then we are looking
for you! For more information, contact the Arts & Crafts Education and Training
Center at 661-275-2787.
140 Methusa Ave., Bldg. 2453, 661-277-2713

Complete Your CCAF Degree: The Education Center has

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Chapel Corner

Gaining Altitude – Growth opportunities for the week Monday-Thursday Sunday
11:30 a.m. – Catholic Mass, 8 a.m. – Protestant Gospel Service,
This is a weekly segment in Desert Wings to highlight a spiritual focus Chapel 2 Chapel 1
for the Edwards community: 1 p.m. – Muslim Prayer, Chapel 1 9 a.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2
10 a.m. – Protestant Traditional
Through our character – an opportunity to reflect on important issues Thursday Service, Chapel 1
in our community: 5:30 p.m. – Wiccan/Pagan Worship, 11 a.m. – Protestant Contemporary
Chapel 1 Annex Service, Chapel 2
Last week it was mentioned that New York Times columnist David Brooks thinks 4 p.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2
there are some important life skills that are critical to living a good life. Another one Friday
of them is “lightness, the ability to be at ease with the downsides of life.” Easier 1:15 p.m. – Muslim Prayer, Small Groups
said than done, right? When life hits us hard we tend to freak out (at least on the Chapel 1 We also offer weekly small group
inside). We want fixes right away. But by being “light” we can keep the long term studies. Please contact us for infor-
perspective in view. Troubles do weigh us down but perseverance comes with mation on times and locations.
knowing how to carry that weight.

Through our prayers – an opportunity to pray for the needs of our com-
munity:

This week’s request: Pray for the strength to carry the heavy loads of life.