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Morale, Welfare and Recreation The NASP Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department has a number of upcoming events and activities that the whole family can participate in. For more information, call 452-8285 or visit the MWR website: www.naspensacola-mwr.com.
Riders turn the corner near the T.T. Wentworth Museum, Jr. Florida State Museum in downtown Pensacola during the cycling classic in 2011. Photo by Joseph Damaso
Bicycle racers rolling into town By David Mayo Subway Pensacola Cycling Classic
The Pensacola Cycling Classic has added Subway to its title. The sponsorship enables organizers of the bike race, which is in its third year, to increase the prize purse to attract professional racers. Regional pros and top amateur cyclists will be racing in the threestage event for $25,000 in prize money, up from $12,000 last year. The race, which is being presented by Anderson Subaru, is under USA Cycling permit, so points are also on the line. The three stages include the
Details • What: Subway Pensacola Cycling Classic. • When: Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. • Cost: Free for spectators. • Contact: www.pensacola cyclingclassic.com.
Sept. 15 road race in the Blackwater River State Forest (north of Milton), the time trial on Pensacola Beach later the same day and the criterium from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept 16 in downtown Pensacola. The criterium is a spectator favorite best described as
“NASCAR on bikes.” It features multiple laps on a confined route about one mile in length. The start/finish line for the criterium will be at the intersection of Government and Jefferson streets. There is prize money available for top finishers in each stage and the overall winners who turn in the fastest combined times. There are many categories of competitors including the top levels of pro as well as beginners, juniors, women and masters. Handcyclists, including members of the Paralyzed Veterans of America Racing Team, also will be competing.
At the movies FRIDAY
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days,” PG, 4:45 p.m.; “Batman: Dark Knight Rises,” PG13, 5:15 p.m., 8:30 p.m.; “Step Up Revolution” (3D), PG-13, 6:45 p.m.; “The Watch,” R, 9 p.m.
SATURDAY
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days,” PG, noon; “Ice Age Continental Drift” (3D), PG, 12:15 p.m.; “Step Up Revolution” (3D), PG-13, 2:30 p.m.; “The Watch,” R, 4:45 p.m., 7 p.m. “Moonrise Kingdom,” PG-13, 6:45 p.m.; “Batman: Dark Knight Rises,” (PG-13), 9 p.m.; “Savages,” R, 9:15 p.m.
SUNDAY
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days,” PG, noon; “Ice Age Continental Drift” (2D), PG, 1 p.m.; “The Watch,” R, 2:30 p.m. “Batman: Dark Knight Rises,” PG-13, 3:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m.; “End of Watch,” R, 5 p.m. (Free sneak preview)
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
“Moonrise Kingdom,” PG-13, 5 p.m.; “Step Up Revolution” (3D), PG-13, 5:15 p.m.; “Savages,” R, 7 p.m.; “The Watch,” R, 7:30 p.m.
Liberty activities
WEDNESDAY “Step Up Revolution” (2D), PG-13, 5 p.m.; “Batman: Dark Knight Rises,” PG-13, 6
p.m.; “The Watch,” R, 7 p.m. THURSDAY
“Diary of a Wimpy Kid Dog Days,” PG, 5 p.m.; “Batman: Dark Knight Rises,” (PG-13), 6 p.m.; “Savages,” R, 7 p.m.
COST Regular: $3 adults, $1.50 children ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger 3D shows: $5 adults, $3 children ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger
• Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show: Don’t miss out on the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, which is scheduled for Nov. 2 and 3 onboard NAS Pensacola. Admission to the 2012 air show is free and guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs/seating. If you are looking for reserved seating options, visit the air show website at www.naspairshow.com and click on “tickets here” for a full listing of reserved seating options: Bleacher, box and flightline. You may also purchase your tickets at the Corry Station ITT Office, Bldg. 3787. Check out the air show website for the military and civilian performers for this year’s show. For more information, call the ITT Office at 452-6362. • Mustin Beach Club special event: Texas Hold ’em Poker Tournament 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. today, Sept. 14 at the Mustin Beach Club Ready Room. Entry Fee: $10 and pre-registration required. The Mustin Beach Club is open to all hands - military and DoD. There will be light hors d’oeuvres and sodas. Top winners will get prizes. For more information, call the Ready Room at Mustin Beach Club at 452-2137. • MWR Giant Outdoor Flea Market: Noon to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16. Come out and shop at more than 80 booths with items ranging from new to lightly used. The flea market is located at the Corry Sports Complex off Highway 98, ¼ mile west of the intersection of Highway 98 and Navy Boulevard. It’s free and open to all hands and the general public. For more information, call 452-8285. • NASP running club: Continue on Tuesdays at 6 a.m. and Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Rendezvous at the Radford Fitness Center on NASP. Open to all levels: Run, trot, walk, stagger or crawl. For more information, contact amy.pope@navy.mil and Michelle.l.hill@navy.mil or call 452-9845. • Spin class: Two-hour Hurricane Spin Class 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Sept. 15, at the Radford Fitness Center on NAS Pensacola, Bldg. 4143. The instructor will be Greg. For more information, contact Lisa at 452-6802. • Chef’s specials: The Oaks Restaurant, 190 Radford Blvd., Bldg. 3495, NAS Pensacola. Try the gyro with spicy fries Sept. 17 to Sept. 21. Chicken salad platter will be featured Sept. 24 to Sept. 28. Cost is $7.50. The Oaks also offers a selection of Blue Plate Specials Monday through Thursday for $7.25. The specials include a drink. Full service catering is available for parties, receptions and meetings either in the restaurant or on the outside patio deck. For catering assistance, call 452-3748. • ITT deals and discounts: The ITT Office has new tickets available for Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror Nights, DeLuna Fest, Six Flags Over Georgia, Disney Armed Forces Salute Hopper Passes and the Troy vs. Navy football game (includes transportation for $105). ITT also has a number of free tickets for the military from Busch Gardens, Gatorland Orlando, Kennedy Space Center, Wet & Wild and more. For information, call ITT at 452-6362. • Social media: For instant access to MWR events, programs and activities, visit the MWR Facebook page: at www.facebook.com/mwrpensacola or the MWR website at www.naspensacola-mwr.com. MWR offers a Text-2Connect service that provides patrons with weekly event updates, cancellation notices and chances to win free stuff. To sign up. Text “NASPMWR” to “30364” and send. If you do not want to receive messages any more, text “STOP” and send, and you will be removed from the list.
Details: 452-3522 or www.nasppensacola-mwr.com
Liberty program events target young, unaccompanied active-duty military. Regular events are scheduled at the main Liberty Center in the Portside Entertainment Complex. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and holidays and 10:30 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Off-base trips leave from the NASP Liberty Center, but you must sign up in advance. For more information, call 452-2372 or visit www.naspensacola-mwr.com/sing sail/liberty.htm.
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