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Whistle Weekly
Thursday, 20 November
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Linen Exchange
Local Hike/Snowshoeing
Wobble Walk – Today
Concealed Weapons Class
Turkey Trot – Tomorrow (Time Change: 0730)
Story Time - Today
Thankful Tree
Book Club
Cookie Contest & Story Time with Santa
BGCA Fine Arts Contest
Fun Zone
Family Kickball & Spaghetti Feed
Tot Time
Youth Basketball Registration
Youth Cheerleading Registration
Girls Spa Night
$99 Winter Weekday Golf Pass
Early Bird Membership Sale
Ornament of Savings
Arts & Crafts Gallery
Photos with Santa
Santa Visits
Bowling with Santa
AF Club Membership Giveaway
Education Center Open House
ALS Class 15-B Graduation
Pool Hours
Pool Survey
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***HOT***
New NAF job openings!
During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend some facilities may be closed or have
reduced operating hours. Please see our Holiday Hours of Operation
Sagebrush Inn
Phone: 828-5200
Linen Exchange – Wednesday, 26 November
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The linen exchange operation will be open on Wednesday, 26 November from 0800 – 1200 instead of
Thursday, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Outdoor Recreation
Phone: 828-6333
Aquatics Phone: 828-6620
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Wobble Walk Shooting Competition – (Thursday, 20 November — 11 a.m.)Today
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The competition consists of 5 shots on a wobble trap range from five random locations to be determined at the
start of the event. We will provide the ammo and gun to equalize the playing field as well as having beginner
and advanced skill divisions. The highest score from each division will win a holiday turkey or ham!!! $2 per
entry and open to beginner and advance shooters. Enter as many times as time allows. Prizes include: 4
hams, 4 turkeys, and a turkey fryer.
Prizes are sponsored by Costco – No Federal Endorsement of Sponsor Intended
Local Hike/Snowshoe Trip – (Saturday, 22 November — 8:30 a.m.)
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Join the Outdoor Recreation crew in the beautiful outdoors for some fresh air and hiking/snowshoeing.
Depending on weather conditions will determine hiking or snowshoe trail. $15 snowshoe trail and $10
standard hike.
Concealed Weapons Class – (Wednesday, 3 December — 5:00 p.m.)
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We are holding an Idaho Concealed Weapons class here at Outdoor Recreation. You must be 21 or older to
attend the class. The class runs from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and is all classroom instruction (no shooting
required). Check out usacarry.com for concealed carry maps and more. Cost is $10 per person.
Fitness Center
Phone: 828-2381
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4th Annual Turkey Trot 5K (Friday, 21 November - 7:30 a.m.) Tomorrow
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Join us on 21 November for our 4th Annual Turkey Trot 5K. Event will start and end at the Fitness Center
Annex. Door prizes include: 6 holiday hams, 6 turkeys, and a turkey fryer.
Prizes are sponsored in part by Balfour Beatty Communities
No federal endorsement of sponsor intended.
Bowling Center
Phone: 828-6329
Family Pizza Night & Bowling with Santa – (Friday, 12 December — 5 to 8 p.m.)
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Bowl with the BIG GUY and enjoy all-you-can-eat PIZZA! Cost is $7.99 for adults and $4.99 for
children under 18. Be sure to bring your camera because there will be plenty of photo
opportunities.
Holiday Pro Shop Sale – (8 to 12 December)
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Get some holiday shopping started for your special bowler. All merchandise will be 10 to 50 percent off!!!
Library
Phone: 828-2326
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Story Time– (Thursdays — 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
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Join us every Thursday for Story Time and a kid’s craft at the Base Library. We offer 2 sessions on
Thursdays and parents are encouraged to join in on the fun!
Book Club– (Tuesday, 25 November — 6:00 p.m.)
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Join us next Tuesday for Book Club. We will be discussing “Stiff” by Mary Roach
Thankful Tree– (4 November through 29 November)
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Grow our Thankful Tree by adding leaves! Write something you are grateful for on a leaf and we will add it to
our tree. Let’s see how beautiful gratitude can be!
Cookie Contest and Story Time with Santa – (Thursday, 11 December — 3:30 p.m.)
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Join us for our Annual Cookie Contest. We will start the afternoon off with Story time and a
photo opportunity with Santa from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. then move right over to our cookie contest.
Last day to sign up is 10 December
4 p.m. Cookie Entry Drop Off
4:30 p.m. Judging
5:30 Award Ceremony
Silver Sage Golf Course
Phone: 828-6559
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$99 Winter Weekday Golf Pass (Expires 31 December)
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Got 99 problems…but the price of golf ain’t one! Pay just $99 and your green fees are covered Monday thru
Friday until 31 December. Pays for itself after 6 rounds!
Early Bird Membership Sale 2015
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Want the best deal in town on golf? Swing by the Silver Sage Golf Course to get your 2015 premium or
standard membership while it’s on sale. Makes a perfect gift or go ahead and spoil yourself!
Ornament of Savings (8 to 12 December)
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Get some holiday shopping started for your special golfer. The Holiday Tree in the clubhouse is
decorated with cards, which hide a savings percentage. Customers pick out items and commit to
the purchase first…then they pick an ornament off the tree and find out their holiday savings.
Savings will range from 10-50% on everything in the store!
Youth Center
Phone: 828-2501
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BGCA Fine Arts Contest - (3 November thru 12 December)
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We will accept art work in the following categories as part of the BGCA & Youth Programs annual fine art
contest: monochromatic drawing, multicolored drawing, pastel, water color, oil or acrylic, printmaking,
mixed media, collage, sculpture, and group project. The categories are separated by age groups. Youth may
submit more than 1 item, however ONLY 1 entry is allowed per category. Judging will be held on 17
December 2014. Please contact the Youth Center for more information.
Fun Zone – (Saturday, 6 December 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
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Bring the whole family out for this annual indoor winter carnival. Event is at the Youth Center and
cost is 25 cents per ticket. Photos with Santa will be taken and available to purchase through the
Community Skills Center the following Tuesday.
Family Kickball & Spaghetti Feed - (Wednesday, 26 November – 7 p.m.)
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Enjoy an evening of kickball and dinner for the whole family. Parents and youth (all ages). $5 per family.
Tot Time - (Tuesday & Friday, 9:30 – 11 a.m.)
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Join in on playtime, fun, and games. Ages 1-5 cost is $0.50 and under 1 is FREE!
Youth Basketball Registration - (24 November thru 12 December)
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Open to Mighty Mights (5 years old) and 8 – 12 years old. Registration is $25, but register before 28 Nov and
receive $5 off! Additional $5 late fee for late registration depending on space availability.
Youth Cheer Registration - (24 November thru 12 December)
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Open to ages 6 thru 7. Registration is $25, register before 28 Nov and receive $5 off! Additional $5 late fee
for late registration depending on space availability.
Girls Spa Night - (Friday, 21 November – 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
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Tips for young ladies on personal grooming such as manicures, hair and applying make-up. Light
refreshments will be served. Please bring your own nail polish and make-up. Open to ages 10 and older.
Current membership is required.
Education Office
Phone: 828-6059
Education Center Holiday Open House – (Wednesday, December 3 – 9:00 to 4:00 p.m.) request more info
Meet Directors and Staff, explores education opportunities on
Mountain Home AFB, and enjoy refreshments
Community Center
Phone: 828-2246
We offer Disney Tickets, Edwards Movie Tickets and Idaho Store Products!
Arts & Crafts Gallery – (1 October through 30 November)
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The United States Air Force is conducting its annual Arts & Crafts Gallery submissions. There are three
categories: Digital Art, Photography, and Crafts. Within each category is three age groups: Adult, Teen (1317) and Youth (6-12). There is a maximum of 3 entries per person per category. Entries must be turned in to
the Community Skills Center by 30 November.
Photos with Santa – (Sunday, 7 December — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
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Do not miss this opportunity to have your family portraits taken with Santa Claus! Session fee
is $7 per person or $15 per family and includes a 4x6 print. Need more prints? If so, the portrait
package is available that night. The package is $17 and includes one 8x10, two 5x7, and eight
wallets. A CD with your photo and print rights is also available for $25. Call for additional
information and schedule your photo session.
Santa Visits – (Tuesday, 9 December and Wednesday, 10 December)
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Santa has cleared his calendar just so he can visit the children of MHAFB. These special evening visits can
be scheduled through the Community Skills Center. Cost is $15 for one child and $10 for each
additional child in the same household. Make your appointment with Santa by 8 December.
Call us for additional details.
Gunfighters’ Club
Phone: 828-2105
2014 AF Club Membership Giveaway
Air Force Club Membership Rewards… Just to say Thank You!
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Grand Prize: 2015 Chevy Silverado (Two awarded in December)
Second Prize: A Trip for Four to Disney World (Awarded in November)
Entry forms available online and at the Gunfighters Club…for more information go to
www.MyAirForceLife.com/giveaway/
*Sponsored by GM Military Discount – No Federal Endorsement of Sponsor Intended
Airmen Leadership School
Phone: 828-4143
ALS Class 15-B Graduation – (Thursday, December 18 – 6:00 p.m.)
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Gunfighter ALS Class 15-B Graduation is Thursday, 18 December. Social begins at 6 p.m. and dinner is
served at 6:30 p.m. To view the invitation please click the link,
https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=220042&k=006342097F55
Outdoor Recreation
Phone: 828-6333
Pool Hours
Aquatics Phone: 828-6620
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