Up to Date Information for the 354SFS: December 2008

Friday, December 19, 2008

Iceman Shuffle has been CANCELLED for the winter

Due to lack of participation, the Winter version of Iceman Shuffle will be cancelled.

Bowling Center Lock-In for Youth

On Jan 3rd from 2300-0800 for $20 per kid (ages 13-18) they can bowl all night, breakfast is included. Prizes will be given out. Chaperones are provided. Call Bowling Center at 377-1129 for more information.

New Year's Eve Colorama at Arctic Lanes Bowling Alley

There will be a New Years Eve Colorama at Arctic Lanes Bowling Alley on 31 Dec 2008. Prizes will be given out. Sign up must be completed by 23 Dec. This should be a really fun way to ring in 2009.

Self Initiated Care Kit (SICK) class is moving

SICK classes will no longer be held at the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC). As of Friday, December 19th, the class will be conducted through the Medical Management Department at the Military Treatment Facility (Eielson Clinic). The new number to call for requesting classes at your Unit, to sign up for monthly classes, or to pick up your card is 377-6646.

Fitness Center Holiday Pool Hours/Classes

23 Dec –
6-8 am Lap
8-9 Water Aerobics
10:30-1pm Lap
1-4 pm Open Swim
5-6pm Water Aerobics
6-9pm Open Swim

24 Dec-
6-8 am Lap
8-9 am – Water Aerobics
10:30 – 1pm Lap
1-4 pm Open Swim
4-6pm Lap

25 Dec –
CLOSED

26 Dec –
10:30 – 1pm Lap
1-4pm Open Swim
4-6pm Lap

27 /28 Dec –
10:30 – 1pm Lap
1-5:30pm Open Swim

30 Dec –
6-8am Lap
8-9 Water Aerobics
10:30 – 1pm Lap
1-4pm Open Swim
5-6 Water Aerobics
6-9pm Open Swim

31 Dec –
6-8 am Lap
8-9 Water Aerobics
10:30-1pm Lap
1-4 pm Open Swim
4-6 pm Lap

1 Jan –
8-9 am – Water Aerobics
10:30 – 1pm Lap
1-4 pm Open Swim

2 Jan –
8-9am Water Aerobics
10:30 – 1pm Lap
1-4pm Open Swim
4-6pm Lap

3/4 Jan –
10:30 – 1pm Lap
1-5:30pm Open Swim

Fitness Center Holiday Hours

24 Dec - Closes at 1800
25 Dec - Closed
26 Dec - 0800-1800
27 Dec - 0800-1800
28 Dec - 0800-1800
29 Dec - open 24 hrs
30 Dec - open 24 hrs
31 Dec - Closes at 1800

1 Jan - 0800-1800
2 Jan - 0800-1800
3 Jan - 0800-1800
4 Jan - 0800-1800
5 Jan - Opens 0430, resumes 24/7 ops

Eielson Fire Department Annual Parade

The Eielson Fire Department Annual Parade will take place on Dec 22nd and 23rd. Titled "OPERATION SANTA" Santa and Sparky will be visiting base housing on these days. On Dec 22nd they will go through all housing units north of North Street and on Dec 23rd all housing units south of North Street will be visited including Moose Lake housing.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

December Deployed Family Social Dec 20

The social for December will be on Dec 20 from 5-7pm. The event will take place at the Community Center. The menu will be spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and drinks. We will be taking pictures as families arrive to transfer the photo onto a pillow case. Pillow cases will be completed as you eat and will be available to take with you at the end of the evenings activity. This will be a good surprise to send to your loved one in theater.

To sign up or for more information contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 377-2178.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

North Pole Christmas in Ice 2008

The gates to the Ice Park will open at 11 a.m. on Thursday December 4th featuring a two day invitational Ice carving contest.

The ice park will remain open through the month of December with special events planned for each weekend.

For more information go to: http://www.christmasinice.org

NORTH POLE WINTER FESTIVAL DEC 6

On Saturday, the North Pole Community Chamber of Commerce will hold it’s Winter Festival at the North Pole Plaza Mall and at the ice park we will feature a Kids Carving Challenge. At 3 pm will be the Awards Ceremony; at 4 pm, a FANTASTIC Tree Lighting Ceremony that will dazzle everyone! At 5 pm at the North Pole Plaza Mall will be a SPECTACULAR Fireworks Display donated and put on by the local fireworks vendors.