June2014

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JUNE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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JUNE 2014

June 14 River Float and Festival • Las Cruces, N.M. Float the Rio and enjoy the festival . Open to all who are willing to get wet and As the temperature continues to climb, Family and MWR offers have fun. $10 pp; includes transportation, equipment and guide. Advanced patrons several opportunities to get some relief from the heat.

The outdoor Community Pool and the Splash Park at Biggs Park purchase required. Info: 744-1532 open for the season Memorial Day Weekend. A nominal fee is Family Camping • White Sands National Monument, N.M. now charged for admission to our aquatics facilities. Information Tickets cost $10 each or $35 per family, and include equipment rental and a on pricing and hours of operation can be found online at dinner cookout. Additional entry fees may apply. Advance purchase required. blissmwrr.com/pools/.

Purchase tickets at the Soldier Activity Center. Info: 744-1532 Bowl with Your Hero • Noon-6pm • Desert Strike Lanes It’s his day, he shouldn’t have to pay. Dads bowl one game free when June 21 • Noon-4pm • Kelly Park accompanied by a paying child. Info: 568-6272 Cool down with an afternoon of free water fun, games, rides June 15 throughout the day. Free face painting, snow cones and balloon Father’s Day Brunch • 10am-1pm • Centennial animals will also be included in the festivities. Open to all military Bring Dad out with the entire family and enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet man ID card holders and their guests. Balfour Beatty’s Kelly Park is brunch style. Cost: $20.95 for adults, $10.50 for ages 5-10, free for kids 4 and located at 1991 Marshall Road on West Fort Bliss across from under. Reservations required. Info: 744-1171 Freedom Crossing. Info: 588-8247 Father’s Day BBQ • noon-3pm • Rod and Gun Club Give dad a break from the grill and celebrate with a mouth watering BBQ buffet.

June 2 Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for ages 5-10, free for kids 4 and under. Info: 568-2983 Women’s Softball League begins June 20 Open to active-duty military, family members 18+, and DoD/DA civilians.

League participation is free for active-duty Soldiers and costs $20 each for Right Arm Night • 4pm • Pershing Pub Show your "right arm" how much you appreciate their service and enjoy a night all other players. Info: 744-5794 of camaraderie, free snacks and great drink specials. The event is hosted by June 6 Fort Bliss Garrison Command. Info: 568-6272 Biggs Laser Tag • 8pm • Biggs Park June 21 Who's afraid of the dark? Enjoy night laser tag for all ages. Admission costs Tube the Rio • New Mexico $10 per person and includes equipment rental. Info: 744-1532 Float down the Rio Grande with Outdoor Rec. $12 pp; includes transportation, June 7 equipment and guide. Advanced purchase required. Info: 744-1532 Open Basketball League begins June 27 The Open Basketball League is Open to active-duty miilitary, Family Commander’s Open Golf Tourney • 9am • Underwood Golf Complex members and civilians with military ID 18+. Register at Soto Gym. The This four-person scramble is hosted by Garrison Command. A $45 entry fee cost is $260 per team. Info: 744-5794 includes green fees, cart rental, range balls and lunch. Info: 568-1059 Tower Day • 10am-4:30pm • Tango Tower at Biggs Park For just $6, enjoy unlimited use of Tango Tower all day! No age restrictions. Biggs Laser Tag • 8pm • Biggs Park Who's afraid of the dark? Enjoy night laser tag for all ages. Admission costs $10 Equipment provided. Info: 744-1532 per person and includes equipment rental. Info: 744-1532 June 13 June 29 Ten-Miler Qualifier • 6am • Soto PFC Open to active-duty miilitary, Family members and civilians with military ID. Family Day at the Wall • Noon-8pm • Soldier Activity Center Open to all climbers age 6 and older! Free for DoD ID holders, $3 for all Registration begins at 5am and is free for active-duty, $10 for all others.

Top five active-duty finishers in both male and female groups will qualify for others. Available on a first-come, first-served basis. Info: 744-1532 ONGOING EVENTS the Fort Bliss Army Ten-Miler team. Info: 744-5790 Wagon Trails Market • 4-6pm • Old Fort Bliss Replica Army’s Birthday Celebration • 11am-1pm • Centennial Celebrate the Army's birthday with free cake during lunch. Info: 744-1171 Coloring Contest • May 1 - June 30 • Desert Strike Lanes

KEEP COOL THIS SUMMER

The More Hotter, The More Water