July2014

Celebrate Golf Month Throughout July

JULY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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* Events subject to change without notice.

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July is the perfect month to visit

JULY 2014

UNDERWOOD GOLF COMPLEX July is PGA Family Golf Month Spouses and children, with valid military ID, pay no fees when they play with their active-duty service member at Underwood Golf Complex during the month of July. This offer is not valid on federal holidays or with any other offers. Info: 568-1059

July 11-13 • Commander’s Cup Golf Championship Free and open to active-duty military. A max of eight golfers per team for each brigade and independent league. Info: 744-5785 July 21-25 • The First Tee • 9-11am The First Tee promotes life skills and leadership to youth through the game of golf in a five-day-long summer camp. The cost is $50 and includes a hat, a t-shirt and equipment. Info: 373-4564 July 25 • Commander’s Open Golf Tournament • 9am This four-person scramble is hosted by Garrison Command. Entry costs $40 and includes greens fee, cart rental, range balls and lunch. Please register by July 24. Info: 568-1059 July 4 Pop Goes the Fort • Gates open at 4pm • Biggs Park Celebrate Independence Day with Family and MWR and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra for an inspring “Salute to the Union,” live music and fireworks display. Open to the public. Info: 568-6741 July 5 Rock Climbing • 10am-6pm • Rough & Ready Hill, N.M. Reach new heights with Outdoor Rec and spend the day sports climbing for $10: includes transportation, guide and equipment. Info: 744-1532 July 11 Biggs Laser Tag • 8pm • Biggs Park Who's afraid of the dark? Enjoy night laser tag for all ages. Admission costs $10 per person and includes equipment rental. Info: 744-1532 July 12 Tower Day • 10am-4:30pm • Tango Tower at Biggs Park For just $6, enjoy unlimited use of Tango Tower all day! No age restrictions.

Equipment provided. Info: 744-1532 Summer BBQ Bash • 12-3pm • Bow and Gun Club Bring your appetite for mouthwatering barbecue and tons of fun. Amateur bakers are invited to participate in the homemade dessert contest. Cost: $15 for adults, $7.50 ages 5-10, and 4 and under eat free. Info: 568-2983

July 18 Mountain Biking • 9am-2pm • Lazy Cow Trail Enjoy a fun, easy, winding trail from Bowen Ranch to Old Tin Mine. With no major climbs or descents, this is the perfect opportunity for beginners to try mountain biking. The cost is $5 per person. Info: 744-1532 July 19 Les Mills Instructor Training • July 19-20 • Soto PFC Are you interested in pursuing a rewarding yet flexible career in fitness? Learn the skills you need to become a Les Mills BodyPump instructor. The two-day training costs $290. Register at lesmills.com/southerncentral/events/. Space is limited. Info: 744-5794 Commander’s Cup Kickball Tournament • 9am • Omar Bradley CMPLX This double-elimination tournament is open to company-level teams of active-duty military only. On-site registration at 8am. Info: 744-5785 Family Camping • White Sands National Monument, N.M. Tickets cost $10 each or $35 per family, and include equipment rental and a dinner cookout. Advance purchase required. Purchase tickets at the Soldier Activity Center. Info: 744-1532 July 25 Commander’s Cup Team Aquathlon • 6:30am • Aquatics Training Ctr The event features a 5k run, 400-meter swim and final 5k run. On-site registration runs from 5:30-6:15am and is free for active-duty military, $15 for family members 18+ and DoD/DA civilians. Info: 744-5785 Biggs Laser Tag • 8pm • Biggs Park Who's afraid of the dark? Enjoy night laser tag for all ages. Admission costs $10 per person and includes equipment rental. Info: 744-1532 July 27 What a Loop! • 6am-8pm • Guadalupe Mountain Enjoy a challenging 8 mile guided hike to the summit of Guadalupe Mountain.

The cost is $15 and includes guide service and transportation. Info: 744-1532 Family Day at the Wall • 12am-8pm • Soldier Activity Center On Family Day, the wall is open to climbers ages 6 and up. The cost is $3 per person and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Info: 744-1532 July 30 PreK-12 Education Fair • 8:30-11:30am • Centennial Representatives from local school districts, CYSS and ACS, will be on hand at this event for military families. Learn about transportation, magnet programs, special education, early college high school and more. Info: 569-5064 ONGOING EVENTS Wagon Trails Market • Fridays • 4-6pm • Old Fort Bliss Replica EFMP Storytime and Craft • JUL 10 & 24 • 10am • ACS, 2494 Ricker Rd. Blackout Bowling • Thursdays • 7-9:30pm • Desert Strike Lanes PGA Family Golf Month • July 1-31 • Underwood Golf Complex