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ANNOUNCEMENTS, from 12 Team Building: 'RHV\RXURI¿FHHOHPHQW a.m. Register at edwardsfss.com.
or group need some team building? Come
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Musical Instrument Classes: Tuesday, ties to make it a great afternoon/day for you
and your staff. Prices vary depending on the
Wednesday and Thursday. Cost is $28 per activity and group size. Call us today and let’s Moore at 661-860-9292.
lesson, per week. Classes offered include SODQDQHYHQW
SLDQRJXLWDUGUXPVDQGNLQGHU¿GGOHEHJLQ- Personal Trainers: Cost is $40 for a
ning Violin). RV Storage: Numerous openings are avail-
DEOHLQ596WRUDJH&RPHRYHUDQGSDUN\RXU sion. To schedule your appointment, call Jen-
Zumba equipment for our low prices and have access
Mondays: 11a.m.-noon, and 5-6 p.m. WRWKHPDQ\WLPH\RXQHHG¶$FWLYH'XW\
Tuesdays: 4:30-5:30pm and Retiree—$20; 20’All Others—$25; 25’-
Wednesdays: 11 a.m.-noon. 30’ Active Duty and Retiree—$25; 25’-30’
Cost is $3 per class; discount offered for All Others—$30; 35’-50’ Active Duty and
advanced purchase of 10 classes. Retiree—$30, 35’-50’ All Others—$35.
Outdoor Recreation
1100 Kincheloe Ave., 661-275-CAMP
Stables: Did you know that Outdoor Recre- Rod & Gun
ation has riding stables where you can board
your horse? For $25 a month with a $25 a 210 Adams Way, 661-275-CAMP
month membership fee you can board your Big 50 Thursdays: The “Big 50” is an ATA
horse at Outdoor Recreations Riding Stables. Registered shoot in which each participant
Call Outdoor Recreation for more details. shoots 50 single. Targets, 50 double targets
and 50 targets from their handicapped posi-
Overnight Camping at Branch Park: Cost tion.
is $5 for a campsite for up to four people.
Come and get a “wilderness experience” right Rosburg Fitness Center
here on base. This will be primitive camp-
ing (no potable water, no telephones, and no 210 W. Popson Ave., 661-275-GYM1
RVs). Second Annual Run with History Half
Marathon/10K/5K: May 14, 7 a.m. Early
Private Parties: Rod & Gun, Paintball, registration prices are; $50 for half marathon,
and other Outdoor Recreation activities are $35 for 10K, and $25 for 5: Registration pric-
available for squadron functions and private es after April 1 are; $60 for half marathon,
parties. In addition to using our facilities, let $45 for 10K, and $35 for 5K. Come out and
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somewhere with your squadron or a group of will take place on the historic Edwards AFB
friends? Tell us and we’ll do the legwork for Lake Bed and Flight-line. Races start at 7
you. Let us know how many people, where a.m. Base gate will open for participants at 5
you want to go, and what your budget is and
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skeptical of cats. He is
no doubt a big gentle
boy who is sure to put
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Rescue today to adopt
this big guy!
APET Rescue is looking for adult volunteers.
If you are interested, visit APET Rescue at 615 South Forbes Avenue,
or call
(661) 258-9525.
APET Rescue is open
4:30- 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 3:30-5 p.m.,
Saturday and Sunday.
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are willing to take the challenge. For more
Tae Kwon Do: Children’s monthly pass is information about the Congressional Award,
see Mr. Paul or call 661-275-TEEN.
$65, adult monthly pass is $70, and a daily
pass is $9. For more information, call Kumye Teen Council: A Teen Council is being
formed to give a voice for teens within the
community. The Teen Center is looking for
teens associated with other teen youth groups
60-minute session, $25 for a 30-minute ses- i.e. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Chapel Youth
Groups, NHS, ASB, Home Schooled, and any
nifer Pottinger at 757-810-5734. other teen youth groups. Representatives will
meet once a month and discuss teen issues on
Massage Therapy: Cost is $40 for 30 base. If interested, contact Anthony Quinnert
minutes, $70 for 60 minutes, and $100 for at Desert High School or Mr. Paul at the Teen
90 minutes. Avaialble 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon- Center.
day, Tuesday and Thursday (advance appoint-
ments only). Couples massage also offered. Teen Center Membership: Parents—mem-
For more information, call Brittni Albrechti berships at the Teen Center are available year
at 661-317-2139. round. Cost is $360 for an annual member-
ship. One of the worst times for a teen to
Lunchtime Disc Golf at Mojave Greens: make a bad decision is between the hours of
Wednesdays, noon, Mojave Greens Disc Golf 3 pm and 6 p.m. For a dollar a day you can
Course, Hole 1. Join us for a round of lunch- have peace of mind knowing that your son
time golf. Players of all skill levels are invit- or daughter is in a safe, fun and developmen-
ed to attend. Experienced golfers will be on tal environment with a caring staff that will
hand to offer advice and work with beginners. make sure your son or daughter feels right at
Equipment will be available for loan. Take home and have a great experience.
this opportunity to meet other disc golfers on
EDVHDQGFKDOOHQJHHDFKRWKHURQWKHFRXUVH Youth of the Year: Do you have what it
takes to represent Edwards AFB at the lo-
Equipment Orientation Classes: Tuesday, cal, district, state, regional and potentially
10-11 a.m., Wednesday, 4-5 p.m., and Thurs- national level? If so you can earn thousands
day, 7-8 p.m. Not sure how to use equipment and thousands of scholarship dollars. Check
or what it does for you? Stop by the front with your local teen center.
desk and sign up for this one-hour class. We
are here to help you get the most out of your Youth Programs
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24 Lathrop Dr., 661-275-5437
Teen Center
Pre-Teen Valentine Dance: Feb. 5, 7-10
100 Kincheloe Ave., Bldg. 7211, 661-275- p.m. at the Youth Programs Gym. Cost is $5
8336 for members, $7 for non-members. Open to
youth aged 9 to 12 years.
YES (Youth Employment Skills): The
Boys & Girls Club Power Hour/Project
year and helps teens earn money for college. Learn: Monday-Thursday, 2:45-4 p.m. Pow-
The program is open to teens whose parent er Hour: making minutes count helps club
is active duty Air Force. Teens can earn up members (ages 6-12) become successful in
to a $1,000 towards their post high school school by providing homework help/ tutoring
education. Contact the Teen Center for more while encouraging members to become self-
information. directed learners. See Ms. Jasmine for details
and to sign up.
Keystone Club: Meets 2:15 p.m., Wednes-
days in the Teen Center. The Keystone Club Torch Club: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in
the Torch Room. Torch clubs are charter,
service projects around the base. The club small-group leadership and service clubs for
also helps teens to maintain focus in high boys and girls ages 9-12. It is a powerful ve-
hicle through which club staff can help meet
the special character development needs of
Congressional Award: The Congressional younger adolescents at a critical stage in their
$ZDUGLVWKH8QLWHG6WDWHV&RQJUHVV¶DZDUG development. See Mr. Andrew for details.
for young Americans. It is non-partisan, vol-
untary, and non-competitive. The program is Youth & Teen Centers Memberships: For
open to all 14- to 23-year-olds; young people about a dollar a day, you could have peace of
may register when they turn 13 1/2 years old mind knowing that your son or daughter is
and must complete their activities before in a safe environment—an environment that
their 24th birthday. Participants earn Bronze, fosters development in many different areas
Silver and Gold Congressional Award Cer- and offers constant supervision, tutoring and
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gressional Award Medals. Each level involves time for youth, especially teens, are between
setting goals in four program areas; Volun- the hours of 3 and 6 p.m.? The Youth and
teer Public Service, Personal Development, Teen Centers offer social opportunities and
Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration. struc Pre-Teen Valentine Dance: Feb. 5, 7-10
Earning the Award is a fun and interesting p.m. at the Youth Programs Gym. Cost is $5
way to get more involved in something you for members, $7 for non-members. Open to
already enjoy or something you’d like to try youth aged 9 to 12 years.
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-– on your own or with your friends. This Super Sitters Course: Cost is $40 for
is not an award for past accomplishments. course and registration, at Youth Center
Instead, you are honored for achieving your (Bldg. 5210). Super Sitters courses are held
own challenging goals after registering for every so often when at least six students are
the program. on the list. The classes are taught in two,
four-hour segments, location and times will
Regardless of your situation, you can earn vary on availability. The course is open for
the Congressional Award. The Congressional youth and teens ages 11-18. Once registered,
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age requirements. It accommodates young course.
people with special needs or disabilities who