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5 N. Seller’s Ave., Bldg. 3000
Second Annual Run with History Half
Marathon/10K/5K
May 14, runs begin at 7 a.m. Early Registra-
tion: Half — $50, 10K — $35, 5K — $25, Reg-
istration after April 1: Half — $60, 10K — $45,
5K — $35. Come out and run where history is
made every day! All runs will take place on the
historic Edwards AFB Lake Bed and Flight-line.
Base gate will open for participants at 5 am. Reg-
ister at edwardsfss.com!
First Annual Exotic Car Show
May 14, 8 a.m.-noon. Come explore a variety
of exotic cars near the Edwards AFB Flightline!
Entrance is free. Enjoy food, music, vendors and
cheer on the marathon runners!
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320 Jones Road, South Base, Bldg. 320, 661-
275-AERO
Poppy Field Flyover: See the Antelope Val-
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children, or two adults) by appointment only.
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661-275-AERO.
Flight Training: Private, Instrument, Com-
mercial, ATP, CFI, CFII, and ATP — Aircraft
rentals range from $131-$145 per hour, instruc-
tor $45 per hour by appointment. Multi-Engine,
Commercial, ATP, CFI, and CFII — Aircraft
$300 per hour, instructor $45 per hour by ap-
pointment.
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90 Farrell Drive, Bldg.5620, 661-277-0723
Women’s, Infants’ & Children’s Clinic:
April 18, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., closed for lunch
noon-1 p.m. Open for both walk-ins and ap-
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pointments. For an appointment or vouch- and share your creative knowledge with a prize is a $50 FSS gift card.
er information, call 1-866-327-3074 toll diverse group of students looking for paint- Mongolian Barbecue: April 25, 5-8 p.m.
free. ing, drawing, photography, scrapbooking
and other craft/art related instruction. No in the Dining Room.
Department of Labor Five-day Tran- prior instructor experience necessary — if Tipsee Artist: April 26, 6-8 p.m. in the Al-
sition Assistance Program: April 18-22, you are knowledgeable then we are looking
7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Transition Assis- for you! Contact the Arts & Crafts Center at liance Room. The Tipsee Artist is coming to
tance Program workshop is required for 661-275-ARTS (2787) for more information. Club Muroc! Come test your artistic talents
all separating and retiring military mem- and enjoy a glass of wine. Reservations re-
bers; spouses are welcome and encour- Wood Safety Orientation Class: Every quired. Cost is $25 for members and $27 for
aged to attend. other Saturday, 1 p.m. Call 661-275-ARTS non-members.
for dates. This free class teachers participants
Hearts Apart: April 21 and May 19, the safety basics of common woodworking 2016 Air Force Club Scholarship Pro-
5-7 p.m. Our monthly event for families equipment. Once you complete the class you gram: Over the past 17 years, the Air Force
of service members who are deployed on can use the full range of equipment in our Club Scholarship Program has provided col-
an extended TDY or on a remote! Join us Wood Hobby Shop for just $2 per hour. lege tuition assistance to more than 440 Air
for fun activities and dinner. Force club members and/or their eligible
Basic Vehicle Maintenance Class: Satur- family members. This year the Air Force
Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony: days, 10 a.m. Cost is $15 per person. Partici- Club Scholarship Program will again offer
April 26, 9-11 a.m. The Volunteer Ap- pants will learn the basics of good vehicle this program to all Air Force club members.
preciation Ceremony is a yearly event to maintenance. Learn how to operate a lift, In past years, entrants were asked to sub-
acknowledge and recognize volunteers for change your oil, and check and balance your mit an essay and although this option is still
WKHLUVHOÀHVVFRPPLWPHQWDQGHIIRUWVLQ tires. Call the Auto Hobby Shop at 661-275- available (essay must now be 1,000 words),
making the EAFB community thrive. AUTO (2887) for more information. this year we would like to highly encourage
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Pre-Separation Counseling: April 27, Air Conditioning Special: It’s getting hot! trants can complete their on-line entry form,
8:30-11 a.m. This is a prerequisite for the Stop by Auto Hobby to get your car’s A/C paste their essay or video link and upload the
summer ready and save $5 off the service two letters of recommendation. The web is
fee. ¿OOHGZLWKYLGHRH[DPSOHV±IRULGHDVFKHFN
out BuzzFeed, Watchout, or CrashCourse.
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units need to register with the A&FRC 275 Doolittle Parkway, 661-275-CLUB
Volunteer Coordinator, Al Laxamana at Pour into Spring Wine Tasting: April 15, Friday DJ: Looking for something to do
661-277-2972. Organizations or agencies 4-7 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $10 for mem- on Friday nights? Club Muroc is the place
that need volunteers and folks looking for bers and $15 for non-members. Door price to be! We have hired the best DJs around
volunteer opportunities may also contact is $20. Tickets are available at the Exchange who will be playing the Hottest Music every
Airmen & Family Readiness to be includ- (661-258-1078) Express (661-258-0008) Friday starting at 5 p.m.
ed on a distribution list. and Club Muroc (661-275-2582). Gift bags
will be provided for each attendant. Hors Breakfast is Served: Come out to Club
$UWVDQG&UDIWV&HQWHU$XWR d’oeuvres will be served. Must be 21 years Muroc and start your day off right with a de-
+REE\ or older to attend. licious breakfast. Served weekdays 6:30-10
Sunday Brunch: April 17, 10 a.m.-2 a.m., and all day (10 a.m.-8 p.m.) Saturday
200 Methusa Rd., 661-275-ARTS/661- p.m. Cost is $21 for members, $23 for non- and Sunday. For more information, contact
275-AUTO members, $9.50 for kids 6-12 and free for Club Muroc at 661-275-CLUB.
children under 5.
Instructors Needed: Attention all art- Are you a club member? Come enjoy our 2 for Tuesday: Tuesdays, $2 tamales, $2
ists and crafters! If you’re creative, we free monthly buffet! Not a club member? beer specials, $2 discount for club members
need you! The Arts & Crafts Center is 6LJQXSWRGD\DQGHQMR\EHQH¿WVOLNHWKLV on a full priced meal item.
seeking out instructors of all types. Come and much more.
Kids Klub: April 19, 5-8 p.m. Family Daily Specials
Bingo with prizes. Free Kids Meal for Club Includes sides, drink and ice cream. Substi-
Member kids 10 and under. Cost is $5 for
non-members. Parents must stay with chil- tute salad bar in place of the side $2.
Ariana Medina, the reigning Teen dren. Monday: Chef special, $8.50
Miss Edwards for 2015-2016, is now Trivia Night: April 21, 6 p.m. First place Tuesday: Meatloaf with mashed potato
also Teen Miss Antelope Valley. She price is $100 FSS gift card, and second place
was crowned in the pageant held Feb. and gravy, vegetable of the day, or chicken
13 at Westpark Elementary School in parmesan with linguine, vegetable of the
Rosamond. The Teen Miss Antelope day, $8.50
Valley Pageant had four contestants this
year from different AV cities. Medina Wednesday: Chicken fried steak with scal-
took part in a personal interview, intro- See ANNOUNCEMENTS, Page 12
duction speech, speech on chosen topic,
and formal wear, all in front of a panel 2016 Military Retiree
of judges. She also won the photogenic Appreciation Day
and the friendship award. She will rep- scheduled for May 7
resent the title of Teen Miss Antelope
Valley for a year, and at the end of her Edwards AFB will hold its 2016 Military Retiree Appreciation Day May 7.
reign she will receive a scholarship. The event will be 8 a.m.-noon at the Oasis Community Center in Bldg. 2500 at 205 West
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telope Valley from Edwards AFB. She All military retirees and their spouses are invited to attend.
is also a volunteer for Grace Resources After the opening ceremony, attendees will have the opportunity to visit a variety of in-
and other homeless shelters in the An- formational booths and attend breakout sessions to obtain information and some services
telope Valley. She has received a Cer- of value to retirees.
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duties will include representing both sentatives. I.D. services will also be available.
Edwards and the Antelope Valley at Invitations will be mailed out to local retirees. Those who receive the invites are asked to
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veteran’s homes. Her father is Master Refreshments, gift bags and door prizes will also be provided to make Retiree Appreciation
Sgt. Juan Medina of the 412th Com- Day 2016 both fun and informational.
munications Squadron. For more information or to R.S.V.P., call 661-277-4931 or email 412tw.rao@us.af.mil.
Information is also available at www.facebook.com/EdwardsAirForceBase.