Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Monday, September 29, 2008

Children's Halloween Party!!!!!

It’s time to start planning the Children’s Halloween Party for the squadron.

I’d like to have as much input as possible from spouses’ before I set a meeting date.

The party will be held on October 25th from 2-4pm at the Squadron.

We will have a costume contest and I would like to have a couple of other activities for the children to do. If you have any suggestions for games (we still have bingo cards from last year, if needed) or crafts please forward them to me.

I will also need assistance the day of the party. If you are willing to help please let me know that as well.

Any ideas at all are appreciated!


Email Tiffany at tiffanybodge@gci.net

Sunday, September 28, 2008

ALASKA AIRLINES PAINT THE PLANE CONTEST


In 2009, the state of Alaska marks its 50th anniversary of statehood! We’re celebrating by having an Alaska student's art painted on a real Alaska Airlines 737 jet!
Submit your artwork, and your design might be chosen!
THE CONTEST THEME IS “SPIRIT OF ALASKA”
What does that mean to you?

Just download an entry form at: http://www.painttheplane.com/entryform.aspx
create your design inspired by the "Spirit of Alaska" and submit it.
This contest is open to all students, grades K–12, enrolled in an Alaska school

or home school program.

For more information go to:
http://www.painttheplane.com/index.aspx

Weekly Events for Sept 26 - Oct 2

FRIDAY, September 26th

What: Lunchtime Pasta Bar
When: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club, 377-2051

What: Taco Friday
When: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lane 21 Snack Bar, 377-1129

What: TGIF – Interactive Family Game Night
When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Community Center, 377-2642

What: Black Pin Bowling Special
When: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes, 377-1129

What: Special Kids Night Out Dance the Night Away
When: 6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Where: Youth Center, 377-3194
Note: ($10.00 Dinner Included)

What: Club Break
When: 7:00 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Where: Teen Break, 377-3194

What: Thunder Alley Bowling
When: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes, 377-1129

What: Fiscal New Years Eve Party
When: 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Where: Yukon Club, 377-2051

SATURDAY, September 27th

What: Youth Leagues
When: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes, 377-1129

What: Comics, Cards & Collectibles Show
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Community Center, 377-2642

What: Nickelodeon World Wide Day of Play (Fit Factor Kickoff for 2009! Fun for the Whole Family)
When: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Youth Center 377-3194

What: Red/Blue Pin Special
When: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes, 377-1129

What: Thunder Alley Glow Light Bowling
When: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes, 377-1129

What: Pool Tournament
When: 7:00 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Where: Teen Break, 377-3194

What: Deadhorse Saloon, Bar Open
When: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club, 377-2051

SUNDAY, September 28th

What: NFL Sunday Ticket
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Yukon Club, 377-2051

What: Family Bowling
When: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lane, 377-1129

What: Welcome RED FLAG!
When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club, 377-2051

What: Sunday Night Misfits League
When: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lane, 377-1129

MONDAY, September 29th

Banned Books Week Begins @ Base Library, 377-3174

What: Lunchtime Potato Bar or Lunch Buffet
When: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club 377-2051

What: Cattle Rustler Burger Lunch Special
When: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lane 21 Snack, 377-1129

What: Mixed Couples League
When: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lane, 377-1129

TUESDAY, September 30th

What: Lunch Buffet Special or Half Pound Cheeseburger
When: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club, 377-2051

What: Prime Rib Sandwich
When: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lane 21 Snack Bar, 377-1129

What: No Children Movie Night
When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Community Center, 377-2642


WEDNESDAY, October 1st

Start Smart Basketball Registration 1-15 Oct for Preschoolers 3-5 years old $25.00 Sign up at Youth Center, 377-3194

What: Lunch Buffet or Prime Rib Sandwich
When: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club, 377-2051

What: Ruben Sandwich
When: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lane 21 Snack Bar, 377-1129

What: Preschool Craft
When: 11:45 a.m.
Where: Community Center, 377-2642

What: Chess Club
When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Community Center, 377-2642


What: Card Games
When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Community Center, 377-2642

What: Deployed Family Bowling
When: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes, 377-1129

What: Prime Rib Night
When: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club, 377-2051

THURSDAY, October 2nd

What: Preschool Storytime
When: 9:45 a.m.
Where: Library, 377-3174

What: Mongolian BBQ Lunch Special
When: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club, 377-2051

What: Meatball Sub Special Lunch Special
When: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lane 21 Snack Bar, 377-1129

What: Preschool Bounce
When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Community Center, 377-2642

What: Pasta Night
When: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club, 377-2051

What: Family Bingo - 5 p.m. is Early Bird Game
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Community Center, 377-2642

What: Intrasquadron Bowling League
When: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes, 377-1129

IT'S TIME TO GET THOSE HOLIDAY LIGHTS UP!

Col Stutts has authorized base residents to put up their Christmas lights at this time. Residents should strive to have them in place before the end of the month due to the possibility of inclement weather, which could create dangerous situations with ice forming on roofs and driveways. The wing will send out additional guidance on when base residents can turn them on, but the tentative date is 6 weeks before the holidays and 30 days after per the housing office newsletter. Please refrain from placing large lawn ornaments (inflatable snowmen, lighted sleigh/reindeer and other large items ) out for Christmas until after Thanksgiving holiday is over.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

ATTENTION SQUADRON SPOUSES'

Are you interested in helping to plan the Squadron Holiday Party?
If so, please email Tiffany Bodge at
tiffanybodge@gci.net for more information.
The squadron is very interested in having input and help from squadron spouses’.

Reveille, retreat discontinued until spring

To help prevent accidents due to trying to stop vehicles on icy roads and to help avoid personnel standing at attention during extreme cold temperatures there will be no reveille and retreat until springtime.

However, in order to comply with testing standards, Taps will continue to be played at 10 p.m. each weekday (excluding down days and holidays) from three locations; the corner of Cargain and Loop Access roads, the Air Traffic Control Tower and the 354th Communications Squadron. Due to system specifications, all tests will stop when the temperature falls below -30F.

High School Students can Earn Money for College!

The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) Youth Employment Skills (YES) Program gives high school students the chance to accumulate volunteer dollar credits toward post-secondary education or training. Students earn $4.00 per hour volunteered in an on-base position. YES Program volunteers perform functions like reception, filing, typing, and customer service and data entry, etc.

The program is for dependent sons and daughters of active duty Air Force members stationed here or at a remote location. Students interested in enrolling or have additional questions about the YES program need to call the youth center program manager at 377-3194.

Cents Off Program at the AFRC & Community Center

The Airman & Family Readiness Center and Community Center have hundreds of free coupons available. Save money on your grocery bill -- stop by either location to sort through the coupons and take what you need, no appointment necessary. A new batch has just arrived.

Alaska Cooking Series at the AFRC

Alaska Cooking Series
with Guest Instructor, Roxie Dinstel
from UAF Cooperative Extension Services

Game Meat Preparation
October 1st, 2-3pm

Game Meat Canning
October 7th, 2-3pm

Sausage & Jerky
October 21st, 2-3pm

All classes will be held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center.

To sign-up for classes, please call 377-2178.

FREE Ice Cream at Cold Stone Creamery

Celebrate the 7th Annual World's Largest Ice Cream Social and Support the Make-A-Wish Foundation® with Cold Stone Creamery.

On Thursday, September 25th from 5-8pm Cold Stone Creamery in Fairbanks will be dishing up a 3 oz. serving of Jack or Emily's Make-A-Wish Creation FREE.

The very special “Make-A-Wish Creations” inspired by Jack and Emily, two Wish Children.

Jack's Creation - Marshmallow ice cream with OREO® Cookies, Chocolate Chips and Fudge

Emily's Creation - Nutter Butter® ice cream with White Chocolate Chips, Kit Kat® and Yellow Cake

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Rocket Science Program at the UAF Museum

What: Family Program: Rocket Science
When: Saturday, September 27 at 9am - 12pm

Where: UAF Museum of the North

Description: Learn about rocket mechanics and flight. Find out about research that depends on rockets. Then, build and launch your own rocket.

For ages 7-12 with an adult, $15 per child/adult pair.

Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Call 474-5360 for information/reservations.

Monday, September 22, 2008

Riverboat Discovery End of Season Sale

Steamboat Landing Gift Shop at the
Riverboat Discovery is having their
END OF SEASON SALE
September 22-28, 10am to 6pm

50% OFF selected merchandise
25% OFF Storewide

Address: 1975 Discovery Road
Phone: 479-6673

Thursday, September 18, 2008

**Looking for Child Care during the AF Gala**

· CDC will offer hourly care including school age children on 26 Sept for $3.50/hour from 6-11:30pm, dinner is included. Reservations are required, call 377-3237.

· Youth Center is offering Dance the Night Away from 6-11:30pm on 26 Sept, $10/includes dinner. To make a reservation call 377-3194.

· Teen Break will have "Club Break" from 7-10:45pm on 26 Sept, call 377-3194 for more information.

POW/MIA Ceremony

A POW/MIA ceremony takes place at 3 p.m. Sept. 19 at Heritage park. Participants need to arrive an hour prior. Dress is uniform of the day for military and business casual for civilian.

A bus pick-up service will begin at 1:30 p.m. and pick up event-goers in 15 minute intervals at the following locations:
1. the clinic
2. the front gate
3. Amber Hall
4. the bowling alley
5. the Maintenance Squadron area

Drop-off service will begin after the ceremony ends and will run for approximately one hour.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

**Awesome Youth Event**

Global Unity Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids FREE Community Wide Event, Saturday, 20 Sept from 2-4pm. Parade starts at 2pm @ the Community Center followed by a celebration at the Youth Center. For more information please call 377-3194.

Weekly Events for September 19-25

FRIDAY,September 19th

What: Lunchtime Pasta Bar
When: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club

What: Taco Friday
When: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lane 21 Snack Bar

What: Black Pin Bowling Special
When: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes

What: Techno is Back
When: 7:00 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Where: Teen Break

What: Thunder Alley Bowling
When: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes

What: Hip Hop Night
When: 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Where: Yukon Club

SATURDAY,September 20th

What: Youth Leagues
When: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes

What: Basic Wood Skills Class $15.00 per person
When: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Wood Skills Sign-up by 18 Sept, 377-1168

What: Global Unity Boys & Girls Club Day for Kids FREE Community Wide Event
When: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Community Center and Youth Center 377-3194

What: Red/Blue Pin Special
When: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes

What: Thunder Alley Glow Light Bowling
When: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes

What: Techno is Back
When: 7:00 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
Where: Teen Break

What: Bar Open
When: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Outdoor Recreation


SUNDAY, September 21st

What: NFL Sunday Ticket
When: 9:00 a.m.
Where: Yukon Club

What: Sunday Night Misfits League
When: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lane

MONDAY,September 22nd

What: Lunchtime Potato Bar or Lunch Buffet
When: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club 377-2051

What: Peggy Sue Burger Lunch Special
When: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lane 21 Snack

What: Mixed Couples League
When: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lane

TUESDAY,September 23rd

Auto Care Class @ Auto Skills Center

What: Lunch Buffet Special or Half Pound Cheeseburger
When: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club


What: Monte Cristo Lunch Special
When: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lane 21 Snack Bar

What: Family Movie Night
When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Community Center


WEDNESDAY, September 24th

Auto Care Class @ Auto Skills Center

What: Lunch Buffet or Prime Rib Sandwich
When: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club

What: Ruben Sandwich Lunch Special
When: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lane 21 Snack Bar

What: Preschool Craft
When: 11:45 a.m.
Where: Community Center

What: Deployed Family Bowling
When: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes

What: Prime Rib Night
When: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club


THURSDAY, September 25th

What: Mongolian BBQ Lunch Special
When: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club

What: Avocado Burger Lunch Special
When: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Lane 21 Snack Bar

What: Pasta Night
When: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Yukon Club

What: Intrasquadron Bowling League
When: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Arctic Nite Lanes

Attention RV Lot Customers!!!!

This coming Monday and Tuesday, 22 & 23 Sept, you will not be able to access the RV Lot due to an electric gate installation. For question or concerns please contact the Outdoor Recreation Office at 377-1232. We apologize for the inconvenience.

ICE RINK AT FT WAINWRIGHT

OPENS FOR THE SEASON ON SEPTEMBER 19TH

Monday, September 15, 2008

September Spouses' Meeting

SEPTEMBER SPOUSES’ MEETING

September 18, 2008, 6pm

Come join us at the Yukon Club

for Pasta Night!

Squadron Children's Play Group

The Children's Play Group will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, September 16th, 10:30am at the Community Center.

Owls of Alaska program at the Alaska Bird Observatory

Please join the Alaska Bird Observatory for our annual owl program on Saturday, September 20th from 12-2 PM at the ABO Center for Education & Research, 418 Wedgewood Drive, Fairbanks. Adults and kids of all ages can drop in anytime to: investigate owl pellets, explore owl adaptations, learn to identify Alaska's owl species by sight and sound, and MEET LIVE OWLS! The owls will be visiting with the public from approximately 12:30-1:30 PM. This is a free event! Come join the fun!
For more information, please call the bird observatory at 451-7159.

website: http://www.alaskabird.org/

Friday, September 12, 2008

Thursday, September 11, 2008

MONTGOMERY GENTRY COMING TO THE CARLSON CENTER


WHEN: November 5th, 2008


TIME: 8pm


For more information:




HOLIDAY GREETINGS PROGRAM AT EIELSON

The Army Air Force Hometown News Service will be recording holiday greetings at Eielson from 8am to 5pm on Wednesday, September 24 at the base theater. The hometown holiday greetings team annually records the holiday greets of service members stationed overseas and sends the messages back to the member's hometown so family and friends can see and hear them on local television and radio stations. Service members must be in uniform. For more information, contact the 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 377-2116.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

FAIRBANKS WINTER SHOW AT THE CARLSON CENTER

WHEN: September 26, 27, & 28, 2008

The Fairbanks Winter Show is an annual consumer trade show full of businesses and agencies that have products and services to help Fairbanks not only make it through the long hard months of winter but have a good time in the process. This will be the 11th year of the Show and it has become a well established community event. Outside activities..snow machines to skijoring , inside activities.. how to be a big brother to photo album art, car care... snow plows to winterization, home care..boiler tune up to heating fuel, travel ideas...a Valdez ski trip to a weekend at the local hot springs..it'll all be there in one location, on one floor, with lots of free parking. Over 100 participating businesses. We've added two new exciting additions to our 2008 event....A Friday night beer tasting and a special section dedicated to energy saving products and retrofitting your home.

For more information check out the Carlson Center website at:
http://www.carlson-center.com/index.html

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Grow Your Marriage Retreat

Saturday, 20 September 2008, at 0900 through Saturday 21 September, 1400 at the new Alpine Lodge. This is an overnight marriage getaway provided by your Access Eielson.

Free child care will be provided for potty trained children ages 18 months and older.

1. Call to reserve your spot at Airman and Family Readiness, 377-2178.
2. Call Alpine Lodge to reserve your room 907-328-6300 ( you will need to reserve your room with a credit card, we will pay for your room at the end of the retreat, cancellations must be 48 hours in advance or your card will be charged).

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program

Thursdays 6:30-8pm
Boys & Girls ages 12-18

The Cadet Program provides the youth of our nation a quality curriculum that enhances their leadership skills through an interest in aviation and simultaneously provides services to the United States Air Force and the local community.

Directions: From Flight line Avenue, at North St. turn towards the runway. Turn right following the road that leads to the second large hanger from the end. Building # 2311 (nose dock #2).

Email: Capcadets71st@yahoo.com

ATTN: Homeschoolers

There will be a homeschool meeting at the Youth Center on Sept. 16th at 11am.

We will be discussing what the youth center can offer homeschoolers.

NEW YOUTH GROUP AT EIELSON CHAPEL

Eielson Chapel has started a new youth group called FUSION.

Ages for this club are 7th grade to 12th grade. We will meet on Sept. 10th at 6pm at the Aurora Club. We will have praise and worship, devotionals, games and food all is free.

On Sept 24th at 6pm at the Aurora Club at 6pm. We will have our 2nd meeting and will have the same thing praise and worship, devotionals, games and food all is free.

On the 26th of Sept. we will have a Teen Fall Festival. 6-9pm. This is going to be a huge event all focus is going to be on the teens. There will be food, games, prizes, singing, Pumpkin Olympics and it will be lots of clean fun.

Again all of this is free and it is a way to teach teens about God and teaching them that we can have fun in a positive atmosphere.

We welcome parents to come and see what Fusion is all about.

Any questions feel free to contact
John or Reina 372-4717 or by e-mail
3kids2luv@gci.net

Monday, September 8, 2008

2008 Air Force Gala ***September 26***

The 2008 Eielson AFB Gala starts 6 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Yukon Club. Prices for E-1 to E-4 is $5. For E-5 to E-6 it is $10. For E-7 to E-9 is $20. For all officers and civilians it is $20. Dress is mess dress or semi-formal for military and business suit/evening dress for civilians.

AF GALA BUS ROUTES

Four shuttle routes will begin at 5:40 p.m., each taking approximately 15 minutes to complete. The buses will run until 7 p.m. taking attendees to the Yukon Club. After the Gala, the buses will run for one hour.


A ROUTE - Broadway Housing - Arctic Avenue & Klondike Loop Intersection - Broadway Street & Edna Avenue Intersection - Broadway Street & Ravens Way Intersection - Kodiak & Koyuk Avenue Intersection

B ROUTE - Dormitory/Billeting/North St. - Koyuk Avenue & North Street Intersection - Arctic Avenue and North Street Intersection - Central Avenue front side of building 2346 - Wabash Avenue at building 2281 - Gold Rush Inn east side of building 544 (Billeting)

C ROUTE - French Creek Housing Area - French Creek Drive and Midnight Sun Intersection - Midnight Sun and Last Frontier Intersection - French Creek Drive and Aurora Drive Intersection - French Creek Drive and Polar Wind Intersection

D Route - Moose Lake Drive Housing Area - Moose Lake Drive and Sundog Court - Moose Lake Drive and Misty Ford Court - Mukluk Loop and Coldfoot Street

Newsletter now out!

The September newsletter is now available.

If you have not received it please contact
tiffanybodge@gci.net for a copy.