BLAST
COMMUNITY
RECREATION
NOVEMBER
2014
Morale, Welfare, & Recreation
Pre-Registration Required for All Trips & Classes Due No Later Than Noon the Day Before, Unless Otherwise Stated.
MWR Selﬁe Contest • Nov. 1–23
Snap a selﬁe at any MWR program or in a MWR facility and email it to [email protected] for a chance to win 1 round-trip airline ticket!
Pictures will be posted to Facebook and the picture with the most likes and the judges feel captures the essence/mission of MWR will win!
November 1-2
Overnight Camping Trip
Trip fee - $25
Spend the night camping at Illinois Beach State Park! An MWR guide
will help any camping novices learn the ropes. This is a great trip for
any outdoor lovers! Included in the trip are round-trip transportation,
camping fee, tent, sleeping bag, dinner, and a light breakfast.
November 13
Community Recreation Night
6-8pm • Activity Fee $6 • Drop by Rynish Entertainment and Bowling Center to
take advantage of 1 round of mini-golf, inﬂatables, 1 Atomic Rush token,
and 4 regular game tokens for only $6! There will also be other fun
contests and activities during that time! Fun for all ages!
November 3
FREE Fishing Day
8:30am–5pm
Stop by the Marina to enjoy FREE shing!
First time shing? No problem, there will be a
knowledgeable MWR rep there to help!
We will provide free gear & tackle.
November 15
Basic Bike Maintenance Clinic
3-4:30 pm • Class Fee - FREE!
Sign up for this class to learn basic bike maintenance and
basic repairs to keep your bike in top riding shape.
Bikes will be provided for teaching, but you may bring your own as well.
This class is held at the Marina.
November 5
Beginner Archery Class
4:30–6pm • Class Fee - FREE!
Come down to the Marina to learn the basics of archery. Basic
parts of the bow and arrow and how they function along with target
shooting. All equipment will be provided.
November 15
College of Lake County Pet Wellness Class
Class Fee - $35 • Prevention of illness or injury is far better than
having to treat a suffering pet. Learn about common medical problems
faced by pets in our area and how to avoid them, from vaccines to
parasites to safety tips. Students in grades 6-12 can register with a
parent or authorized adult who also registers for and attends the class.
November 6
NBC Sunday Night Football Bus Experience
Constitution Field • 2–7pm
The NBC Sunday Night Football Bus will be on base to provide an interactive
experience for the NFL's military fans! This bus features the Vince Lombardi
Trophy, football player photo bomb wall, player of the game footballs signed by
the players and much more! Great contests, activities, and an airfare giveaway!!
November 15
DIY Christmas Wreaths
6-8pm • Class Fee - $5
Tis' the season to be crafty! With the Holidays right around the
corner, this is a perfect opportunity to get a jump start on seasonal
decorations. Create your own holiday wreath at the Marina. All
supplies and materials will be provided.
November 8
Ringling Brothers Circus Trip
Trip fee - $28 • Experience unimaginable family fun, as
amazing performers from around the globe perform aweinspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of
wonder to summon the mythical and mysterious creatures of
the past: a Unicorn, a Pegasus and a Woolly Mammoth! Trip fee Includes roundtrip transportation, parking, and admission to the circus.
November 16
Untouchable Gangster Tour
Trip fee - $37
Experience Chicago as it was during the
1920s and 30s. See the old gangster hot
spots and hit spots. Hear historically accurate
accounts of the exploits of Capone, Moran, Dillinger and the rest of da boys.
Fee includes round-trip transportation, parking, and gangster tour.
November 11
Black Ops Airsoft Trip
Trip fee - $7 • Test your shooting and combat skills on the trip to
Black Ops Airsoft. Guns, ammo, and protective masks are
available for rental. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation
and parking. Bring money to pay to play at Black Ops.
November 22
Magniﬁcent Mile Lights Parade Trip
Trip fee - $10 (adults) $7 (children 12 & under)
Make your holidays magnicent! Visit The Magnicent Mile
Lights Festival Parade which is the nation's largest evening holiday celebration to
kick off the holiday season. This includes round-trip transportation and parking.
November 11
Cinema Café
5:30-8:30-4:30 pm • FREE!
In honor of Veteran's Day, a military themed movie will be shown at Port
O' Call. Bring blankets and pillows if you want to be comfy. Want dinner
and a movie? Hot dogs and chips will be available for purchase, cash only!
November 23
Roller Skating Trip
Trip fee - $7 • Get ready to lace up some roller skates and groove
to the music on the trip to Orbit Skating Center! You are welcome
to bring your own roller skates. In-line and quad roller skates are
available for rental. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation and parking.
Please bring an extra $10 to skate.
For more information about Community Recreation Programs, call 847-688-2110, ext. 161.
To register, stop by either the ITT Ofﬁce, located in the student NEX, Bldg. 400 or the Marina, Bldg. 13.