March 2024- Recce Magazine

Dungeons & Dragons pg 4

Easter EGGstravaganza pg 2

MARCH 2024

HAPPY EASTER ITT Trips pg 10

COWabunga! pg 14

Your guide to services and events provided by the 9th Force Support Squadron

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Easter EGGstravaganza Mar 30 • 10:30am Recce Point Club

Join us for the annual Easter egg hunt for children ages 1-12. Scan the QR code to the left to reserve your child’s spot. children sign up

Please consider volunteering for this fun, annual event.

Scan the QR code to the right to help organize & decorate.

Recce Point Club • 634-2833 www.BealeFSS.com/Club facebook.com/ReccePointClub

volunteer sign up

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MARCH 2024

SEE WHAT’S INSIDE Easter EGGstravaganza Library Youth Arts & Crafts / Auto Hobby Cinema / Bowling ITT OAC Events Calendar COWabunga Cocktails

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9TH FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON Lt Col Melissa Day Commander Elizabeth Grabill Deputy Director MARKETING STAFF Cathy Rodgers Marketing Director Amy Weaver Commercial Sponsorship Ricky Villegas Visual Information, Digital Media Ivonne Aponte de Ramos Visual Information, Print

Moos & Brews Venture Park / Rod & Gun FCC Community Ctr / Day for Kids AF Photo and Art Contest 9 FSS Food Guide FSS Hours & Directory FSS Map Auto Hobby All Nighter

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The RECCE MAGAZINE is published monthly by the Beale AFB 9th Force Support Marketing Department. Contents of the RECCE Magazine are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the DoD, or the Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the federal government.

ALL PROGRAMS, DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. For information regarding advertising in the Recce Magazine or to sponsor a program or event contact: 9th Force Support Marketing Office 6249 C Street, Beale AFB, CA 95903 530.634.5407/634.2283 www.BealeFSS.com facebook.com/Beale9FSS instagram.com/Beale9FSS

HU B Z EM KE LI BRARY

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Library Events Monthly Craft Bag

Leprechaun-themed craft bags for children (while supplies last).

Dungeons & Dragons Saturdays • 10am–2pm

Adults & teens are invited to play.

Loud Saturdays

There's no "shh" on Saturdays. Play with Legos, gaming consoles (one-hour limit), magnetic tiles, and a giant Connect 4.

Story Time & Stuffy Sleepover Mar 1 • 3–4pm

Children can bring their favorite stuffed animal to Story Time and tuck them into bed afterwards. The Library staff will post pictures on social media of their overnight activities. Drop off your stuffy as early as 8am if you cannot attend the Story Time.

Don't forget to pick up your stuffy toy on Saturday 9am–2pm.

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Find the Pot O' Gold Mar 15 & 16

Find the pot o' gold in the Library and keep the pot and candy coins.

Story Time for Preschoolers Mar 21 • 10:30am & 4:30pm

Enjoy a reading of "How to Catch a Leprechaun" by Adam Wallace.

Digital Resource Hightlight: Hoopla

Access movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows — stream or download with the Hoopla app.

Compatible with iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Smart TVs, and Roku.

Hub Zemke Library • 634-2314 BealeFSS.com/Hub-Zemke-Library facebook.com/HubZemkeLibrary

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YO UT H C ENT ER

Activities for Children and Youth St. Patrick's Tween Night Out Mar 8 • 6–9pm

Enjoy a fun night with friends, ages 9-12. $20 non-members / 20% off for YP members. Sign up in CYPBMS by Mar 6.

Open Rec Membership Drive Mar 15 • 4–6pm

Learn about all that the Youth Center has to offer and how to sign up with CYPBMS. Enjoy games and a hot cocoa bar. Open to all base families.

Free for members and families. $5 for youth drop-ins without membership.

Kids Day Out Mar 15 • 6–10pm

Cowabunga dudes! Enjoy an evening of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle games, activities and pizza, ages 5-12. Dress to impress and show off your Turtle Power! $30 non-members / 20% off for YP members. Sign up in CYPBMS by Mar 12.

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Youth Glow-In-The-Dark Egg Hunt Mar 29 • 6–9pm Find the eggs hidden around the gym, followed by refreshments and games, for six graders and up.

Free for members / $5 for non-members.

Literacy Activities STEM/STEAM for Homeschoolers Mar 6 • 9-11am Contact the Child & Youth Resource Center for more information on this educational program.

Child & Youth Resource Center • 634-4953 BealeFSS.com/Youth-Center facebook.com/BealeYouthPrograms

YOU T H C ENT ER / CY RC

Youth Center • 634-4953 BealeFSS.com/Youth-Center facebook.com/BealeYouthPrograms

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AU TO H O BBY / ART S & C RAFTS CENTER

Sewing Tooth Fairy Pillow Arts & Craft Center Mar 22 • 11am–1 pm Learn to sew making an adorable pillow for the Tooth Fairy, with optional embroidery. $60 includes supplies.

Sign up by Mar 19.

Arts & Crafts Center • 634-2294 BealeFSS.com/Arts-Crafts-Center facebook.com/BealeArtAndCrafts

Auto Hobby Free Car Wash Monday-Friday

Get a free car wash with purchase of a full synthetic oil change.

Oil and filter available for purchase. Offer not valid for customer-provided parts.

Call Auto Hobby to schedule your appointment.

Auto Hobby • 634-2292 BealeFSS.com/Auto-Hobby-Center facebook.com/BealeAutoHobby

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Free Movie Nights at Independence Cinema Mar 8 • 5pm

DC League of Super-Pets (PG) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (PG-13) Concessions available for purchase.

Independence Cinema • 634-3140 BealeFSS.com/CAC facebook.com/CAC

Bowling Events Monte Carlo Night Mar 9 • 7pm

Knock down multi-colored pins to win cash! $20 entry.

No-Tap Tornament Mar 23 • 7pm

Receive a strike for knocking down 9 pins. $40 entry.

Beale Lanes • 634-2299 BealeFSS.com/Beale-Lanes facebook.com/BealeLanes

CI NEM A / BEALE LANES

Mar 15 • 5pm

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IN FO RMAT IO N T IC K ET S & TRAVEL

ITT Trips for the Entire Family!

St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival Mar 16 • 10am–7pm

Explore vendors, outdoor beer gardens, and enjoy live music in Old Town Sac. $10 includes transportation only. Sign up by Mar 15.

R4R Monterey Bay Aquarium & Whale Watching Mar 23–24 • 7am–8pm Enjoy the aquarium, Cannery Row and whale sightings!

R4R price $50* (regular price $275) includes transportation, aquarium, and whale tour. Sign up by Mar 21. Guests are responsible for their own hotel reservations. * SAPI (Single Airmen Program Initiative) unmarried AF Active Duty of all ranks * DAP (Deployed Affected) family members during deployment and whole family up to 1 year after return

Information Tickets & Travel • 634-4882 BealeFSS.com/Information-Tickets-Travel facebook.com/BealeITT

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Outdoor Adventure Center Trips

R4R Price $10* (regular price $75) includes equipment rental and transportation. Sign up by Mar 1. *SAPI (Single Airmen Program Initiative) unmarried AF Active Duty of all ranks. *DAP (Deployed Affected) family member during deployment and whole family up to 1 year after return.

Marin Headland & Sausalito Mar 9 • 8am–7pm

Enjoy views of the Golden Gate Bridge and wildlife. Shop and dine in Sausalito. $20 includes transportation only. Sign up by Mar 6.

Bodega Bay Day Trip Mar 30 • 8am–7pm

One of the best locations on the coast for seafood, hikes, and wildlife. $25 includes transportation only. Sign up by Mar 27.

Outdoor Adventure Center • 634-2054 BealeFSS.com/OAC facebook.com/OAC

OUTDOOR ADVENT U RE C ENT ER

R4R Ski Trip at Lake Tahoe Mar 3 • 7am–6pm

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R4R Ski Trip (see page 11)

Mar 30 • 10:30am Recce Point Club

Easter EGGstravaganza

Leprechaun Craft Bags all month (while supplies last)

FOLLOW US ON

facebook.com/Beale9FSS

instagram.com/Beale9FSS

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Leprechaun Hunt (see page 16)

St. Patrick's Day

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WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Games Play Dungeons & Dragons Saturdays

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27 For details and updates on any of the events in the Recce Magazine please log on to the Current Events page on our website at www.bealefss.com

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Easter Crafts (see page 19)

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Story Time (see page 5)

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SATURDAY

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Dungeons & Dragons (see page 4)

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Tween Night Out Marin & Sausalito (see page 6) (see page 11) Easter Crafts Monte Carlo Bowl (see page 19) (see page 9) Movie Night Dungeons (see page 9) & Dragons (see page 4) COWabunga St. Patty’s (see page 14) Karaoke Youth Member Drive (see page 15) (see page 6) St. Pattys Parade Kids Day Out (see page 6) & Festival Find Pot 'o Gold (see page 10) (see page 5)

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Sewing Class (see page 8)

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Monterey & Whale Watching (see page 10) No-Tap Tourney (see page 9)

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Teen Glow-in-the- EGGstravaganza Dark Egg Hunt (see page 2) (see page 7) Bodega Bay Day 4 Leaf Clover Axe (see page 11) Throwing Dungeons (see page 16) & Dragons (see page 4)

M ARCH CALENDAR O F E VENT S

Homeschoolers STEM/STEAM (see page 7) Easter Crafts (see page 19)

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Stuffy Sleepover (see page 4) First Friday (see page 15)

Library

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R ECC E POI NT CLUB

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COWabunga Cocktails is headed your way!

Mar 15 • 5:30pm

Recce Point Club will have an adult beverage cart driving through base housing selling specialty cocktails and a sweet treat.

Find the route map on our Facebook page and website.

Recce Point Club • 634-2833 BealeFSS.com/Recce-Point-Club facebook.com/ReccePointClub

route map

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Fun & Camaraderie at Moos & Brews

Start the weekend (and the month) with, music, drink specials, outdoor games, and pizza (while supplies last).

St. Patrick's Day Karaoke Mar 16 • 3–7pm

Join your friends, take the mic, show off your talents (or lack therof), and enjoy holiday drink specials.

Moos & Brews • 634-0936 BealeFSS.com/Moos-Brews facebook.com/BealeMoosAndBrews

MOOS & BREWS

First Friday Mar 1 • 3:09pm

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Lucky Leprechan Hunt

VENTURE PARK / ROD & GUN CLUB

Rod & Gun Club Mar 17 • 11am–12pm The lucky child that catches the Leprechaun will win his treasure.

For ages 8-18. $10 includes a prize and hot dog.

Range operations will be closed for this children's only event.

Rod & Gun Club • 788-2473 BealeFSS.com/Rod-n-Gun facebook.com/BealeOAC

Four Leaf Clover Axe Throwing Venture Park Mar 29 • 11am

Test your luck by throwing axes at 4-leaf clover paper targets. $2 per person

Venture Park • 788-0199 BealeFSS.com/VenturePark facebook.com/BealeOAC

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FA M ILY C H I LD CARE

Reasons to Become an FCC Provider

• Time spent with children is time well-spent.

• The commute is AMAZING! • There is joy in supporting other parents.

• It's a reliable source of income.

• Endless opportunities to be creative.

• The hours are GREAT – you set them.

• There is always something new to learn • Never boring – no two days are alike!

• It's a career that transfers with you.

• You help shape the minds of the future.

Family Child Care • 634-4418 BealeFSS.com/Family-Child 9FSS/FSFF@us.af.mil

PARTNERING WITH BEALE AFB TO POWER A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YUBA COUNTY

Paid ad. No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.

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Easter Crafts Bring the family to make some holiday crafts, all supplies provided.

Community Center • 634-3140 BealeFSS.com/CAC facebook.com/CAC

Auto Hobby All Nighter April 26–27

Friday, 6pm to Saturday 7am 32 Hours-time to get big jobs out of the way! Mechanics can assist with projects & answer questions.

Auto Hobby • 634-2292 BealeFSS.com/Auto-Hobby-Center facebook.com/BealeAutoHobby

COM M UNI TY C ENT ER / AU TO H OBBY

Community Center Mar 6–8 • 4–6 pm

AF PHOTO CONTEST WINNER/AF ART CONTEST

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2024 Air Force Art Contest From March 1– April 30 Art Contest prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each 2D and 3D age category First Place: $500 Amazon Gift Card Second Place: $400 Amazon Gift Card Third Place: $300 Amazon Gift Card Visit myairforcelife.com/2024-air-force-art-contest for more information.

2023 Air Force Photo Contest Winner We have a winner!

Congratulations to Tina Dumaplin who won 1st Place in the Traditional Photography Adult Novice category of the 2023 Air Force Photo Contest.

Arts & Crafts Center • 634-2294 BealeFSS.com/Arts-Crafts-Center facebook.com/BealeArtAndCrafts

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fss QUICK GLANCE FOOD GUIDE

Serving Lunch & Dinner Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–7pm Burgers • Sandwiches • Kids Meals • Milkshakes • Beverages

Breakfast Items • Burgers • Sandwiches • Pizza • Beverages

Serving Lunch Wednesday–Friday, 11am–1pm Steak Sandwiches - Wednesday Bratwurst - Wednesday - Friday

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Simply-to-Go See current hours of operation on page 23.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner See current hours of operation on page 23.

Entree Specials • Soups & Salads • Pizza • Healthy Choices • Grab & Go

Hours of operation and food choices subject to change.

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Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Monday–Thursday, 7am–2pm, 5–8pm / Friday, 12–7pm

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9 FSS HOURS OF OPERATION Aero Club 530-749-7696 Yuba County Airport, Olivehurst 9am–4pm M–Th Aero Club Members 24/7 Closed holidays 3 Airman Leadership School 634-3332 2401 C Street 7:30am–4:30pm M–F Closed weekends/holidays/fam. days 4 Arts & Crafts Center 634-2294 17651 Warren Shingle Road 9am–4pm Tu–F Closed weekends/holidays 4 Auto Hobby Center 634-2296 17651 Warren Shingle Road 7am–6pm M–F 9am–3pm (no mechanic) Sat Closed Sundays/holidays 5 Beale Lanes 634-2299 17800 Robert Nicoletti Way 12–8pm M–F 12–9pm Sat 12–4pm Sun Closed holidays/fam days 6 Child Development Center 634-4717 18000 Robert Nicoletti Way 6:30am–5:30pm M–F Closed weekends/holidays/fam days 7 Child & Youth Resource 634-4418 5190 Camp Beale Hwy, Bldg. 3308 9am–3pm M–F Closed weekends/holidays/fam days 8 Community Center 634-3140 17700 Robert Nicoletti Way 12–8pm M–F 12–6pm Weekends Closed holidays/family days 9 Contrails (DFAC) 634-2537 17853 16th Street Simply to Go: 5:30am–7pm M–F Simply to Go:7:30am–6:30pm Wkd/hol/fam day Breakfast: 5:30–8am M–F Breakfast: 7:30–9am Wkd/hol/fam day Lunch: 10:30am–1:30pm Daily Dinner: 4:30–7pm M–F Dinner: 4:30–6:30pm Wkd/hol/fam day Midnt Meal: 10:30pm–12:30am Daily

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634-0896 Bldg 1060, Flightline Simply to Go: 6am–8pm M–F Breakfast: 6–8am M–F Lunch: 10:30am–1:30pm M–F Dinner: 4:30–7pm M–F 12 Education Center 634-2525 17849 16th Street 8am–3pm M–F Closed weekends/holidays/family days 13 Fam Camp 634-3382 220 Cedar Lane 9am–4pm M–F 9am–12pm Sat (Contact Camp Host) Sat, Sun, Hol 7 Family Child Care 634-4418 5190 Camp Beale Hwy, Bldg. 3308 By appt.

M–F 15 Fitness Center/Omni 634-2258 2418 B Street 5am–8pm M–F 8am–5pm Wkd/hol/fam days 14 Gold Country Inn 634-2953 24112 A Street Open 24/7 12 Hub Zemke Library 634-2314 17849 16th Street 8am–6pm M–Th 8am–4pm F 9am–2pm Sat Closed Sundays/holiday/fam. days 16 Independence Cinema 634-3140 25th Street, Bldg. # 2474 (Doors open 30 min. prior) 7pm Sat 8 Information, Tickets, Tours 634-4882 17700 Robert Nicoletti Way 11am–5pm M–F Closed wknds/holidays/fam. days 2 Military & Family Readiness 634-2863 17800 B Street 7:30am–4:30pm M,T,Th,F 7:30am–1:30pm W Closed weekends/holidays/fam. days 18 Military Personnel 634-4200 17852 16th Street 7:30am–3:30pm M–F Closed weekends/holidays/fam. days

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634-0936 17440 Warren Shingle Road 11am–7pm W–Sun

Closed holidays 18 NAF Human Resources 634-2240 17852 16th Street 7am–4pm M–F Closed weekends/holidays/fam. days 17 9 FSS Marketing Office 634-2275 6249 C Street 7am–4pm M–F Closed weekends/holidays/fam. days 19 Outdoor Adventure Center 634-2054 17630 Doolittle Drive 9am–5pm M–F 9am–1pm Sat/Fam Days Closed Sundays/holidays 20 Recce Point Club 634-2833 17440 Warren Shingle Road Office hours: 7:30am–4:30pm M–F Closed weekends/holidays/fam. days 21 Rod & Gun Club 788-2473 7950 D Street 9am–4pm W–Sun 9am–1pm Fam Days Closed holidays 5 Spare Time Grill 634-2304 17800 Robert Nicoletti Way 7am–2pm / 5–8pm M–F Closed weekends/holidays/fam. days 10 Venture Park 788-0192 17440 Warren Shingle Road 11am–6pm W–Sun Closed holidays 22 Youth Programs 634-4953 15160 Gavin Mandry Dr. 6:15am–6pm M–F Closed weekends/holidays/fam. days

All 9 FSS Facilities are closed on weekends, holidays and/or ACC Family Days unless otherwise noted.

Hours of operation are subject to change without notice.

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Save the Date

Sign up to volunteer

Day For Kids Apr 26 • 4–7pm Youth Center

Celebrate the Month of the Military Child with Bounce houses, food trucks, static displays, carnival games, Youth of the Year Award, giveaways and more.

Youth Center • 634-4953 BealeFSS.com/Youth-Center facebook.com/BealeYouthPrograms

9 FSS Marketing 6249 C Street Beale AFB, CA 95903