The Force Magazine- April/May

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APRIL/MAY 2019

319th 319thForce ForceSupport Support Squadron Magazine Squadron Magazine

Inside this issue:

Murder Mystery Dinner 19 April GI’s of Comedy Show 26 April Golf Course Grand Opening 29 April Pool Party 13 April RecFest Summer Kick-Off 17 May Armed Forces Kid’s Run 18 May Kid’s Fishing Derby 1 June 319th

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We now carry heat transferrable vinyl and party supplies! paper plates napkins cups gift bags & more!

Adult Classes

13 April, 9am to 4pm Framing Class $15 plus supplies Bring a picture to frame!

Register by COB 11 Apr

23 April, 5 to 7pm Beginners Sewing: Pillowcase $5 plus supplies Register by COB 20 Apr

Kid Classes

6 & 20 April, 10 to 11am

$3 per child Register by Noon the Thursday prior.

Come in and try foil imprinting on napkins for your special occasion!

April Sales

1-6 Apr: Jewelry findings 25% off 8-13 Apr: Creamcoats 2 oz regularly $1.35, now $1 15-20 Apr: Rub-ons, stickers 25% off 22-27 Apr: Canvas/burlap banner pieces BOGO of equal or lesser value 29- 3 May: Knitting needles/crochet hooks 25%off

May Sales

6-10 May: Felt/Foamies BOGO of equal or lesser value 13-17 May: Brads/Eyelets 25% off 20-24 May: Beads 25 % off 28 - 1 Jun: Quick Quote Kits 25% off

HOURS OF OPERATION

Mon/Thu/Fri 9:30am to 5pm | Tue/Wed 9:30am to 6:30pm | Sat 9:30am to 2pm SUMMER HOURS BEGIN 1 MAY: Mon - Fri 9:30am to 5pm

* WE WILL BE CLOSED 27 MAY FOR MEMORIAL DAY *

Story Library Time 747-3046

WEDNESDAYS | 10:30AM

Join us for story time, songs, and a craft!

APRIL THEME

Fun, Fabulous Food MAY THEME

Go Wild!

STEM Saturday Check out our activity stations and complete fun challenges! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

13 April | 2pm to 3pm

STEM DAY

4 May | 2pm to 3pm

Hours: Tue-Thu: 10am to 8pm Fri & Sat: Noon to 5pm

BOOK CLUB

10 April | 8 May 4pm

TECH HOUR

CLEP and DANTES Resource Night 18 April | 6:30 to 7:30pm

Come learn about all of the testing resources that the library has to offer

ADULT RESOURCE HOUR

Homeschooling Resources 11 May | 2pm to 3pm

Come learn about the homeschooling resources available at the library

NATIONAL POETRY MONTH April 1-30

Celebrate National Poetry Month with us by bringing in your personal poetry to be displayed on our community Poet-Tree in the library

Come join us for this free summer bash and check out all that Outdoor Rec has to offer!

17 May 4-7pm

SUMMER

WARRIOR INN, 747-7200 Due to renovations, Warrior Inn’s front desk will be relocated to the Community Activity Center, 543 Holzapple St. Bldg 203.

Please contact us at 701-747-7200 DSN 362-7200 or email Warriorinngf@gmail.com OR af.dodlodging.net for reservations.

Come join us for Popcorn Extravaganza every Tuesday in in our lobby!

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The first 50 kids will receive a free rod AND reel from Cabelas!

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Event hosted by Outdoor Rec 747-3688.

No Federal Endorsement of Sponsors intended. If you’d like to support this or any other 319 FSS event, please contact Timothy Cope at 747-4899 or visit 319fss.com/pages/sponsorship.html

FITNESS CENTER

FITNESS CENTER 747-3384 747-3384 Spartacus Relay 11 Apr, 4:00pm

Swim one mile in a day and receive a t-shirt! Complete a mile a second time with a faster time and receive a mystery prize. No kickboards, fins, parachutes, or motors allowed- just you, your goggles and the water! Please check in and record your times with Jane at the pool.

Located in the Battle Rig Room.

Compete to finish The Osprey Tab Test, which consists of 15 Obstacles. Prizes will be given to the fastest male and female.

Sign up NLT 19 Apr

Electric Run 31 May, 7:30pm

Dress up in glow items and come out for a 5k fun run. Starting point is the 5k trail across from the Fitness Center. Fun prizes will be given!

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Warriors of the North Battle Rig Challenge 24 Apr, 4:00pm

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Come to the Field House, where teams of 4 will compete. There will be 4 obstacle races; each member will complete one obstacle: Bear Crawl / Laps around the Track / Laps in Pool / Rack a Weight Tree.

Fastest team will win a prize.

Sign up NLT 9 Apr

GA M ES & PR

1pm to 4pm

Followed by a movie & pizza in the field house

AQUATIC CENTER, 747-3305

CHILD DEV CENTER, 747-3042 MONTHLY

26 APRIL, 2:30PM: ART OF PLANTING

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INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITY

PARENTS...

31 MAY, 2:30PM: MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

Need aa Night Ouutt??

26 April

The CDC and YC are providing quality child care for families that need a night out!

Cost: $20

Must sign up by 12 April Snacks provided

6:30 -10:30pm

WE CAN HELP.

Interested families will need to have an enrollment file with the front desk, pick up a contract from the CDC/YC and pre-pay by 12 April.

HOURS: Mon-Fri: 8am to 5pm ADDRESS: Located inside the CDC J Street Building 168

Family Child Care providers offer in-home care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 in either privatized base housing or off-base homes. The FCC program is an alternative to center-based care for families that need full-time, part-time, hourly care, swings, mid-shifts, evening care, weekend care, care for children with special needs, infants & school-age children, as well as care when attending reserve duty.

FAMILY CHILD CARE, 747-3027

747-3392

THURSDAYS*

ALMA MURDER A KILLLER CLASS REUNION

Mystery Dinner

Play Bingo at 5pm for a chance to win $500! $3/3-card sheet.

KIDS EAT FREE FRIDAYS*

Get 1 free kid’s meal w/each paid adult meal from 4 to 9pm!

19 APR @ JR ROCKERS 6PM SOCIAL HOUR • 7PM PRIME RIB DINNER Check out the Twin Cities original Comedy Who-dunnit Dinner Theater company, The Mystery Café, at J.R. Rockers 19 April! They’ll perform “Alma Murder: A Killer Class Reunion” --a brand new interactive murder mystery dinner. Tickets, $25/person, must be purchased by COB 15 April and include a dinner buffet.

5 APR | 3 MAY

3PM: Social Hour 4PM: Free food* $10 non-members 5PM: Club Drawing* & Trivia

Your level of participation is up to you.

Club Members save $2.00.

Dinner buffet: Prime rib, Chicken Scaloppini, rice pilaf, fettuccini Alfredo, green beans, vegetable Normandy, tossed salad, dinner rolls, and assorted cheesecake

CRAFT PARTY 11 APR

“Home is Where The Air Force Sends Us” Signs

OTHER

27 MAY: Closed for Memorial Day 12 APR & 2 MAY: Evening dining pizza only 25 APR: Prayer Luncheon * Club members only.

6PM: $35--sign up and pay at Arts & Crafts

13 APR

COSMIC BOWLING

FRI & SAT NIGHTS

Friday only after 6 May

Summer Hours Begin 6 May

Get unlimited Cosmic Bowling from 7 to 10pm for $10!

Shoes included.

Mon-Thurs: 11am to 1pm Fri: 11am to 10pm Closed Sat and Sun

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LUNCH & BOWL MON-FRI

Purchase a combo meal from 11am to 1pm at the Strike Zone and get 3 games and shoes for only $2.

LUNCH SPECIAL

22-26 APR & 20-24 MAY $5 build your own hotdog bar at Strike Zone from 11am to 1pm Includes drink and chips

Show receipt at front desk.

OUTDOOR REC 747-3688

TRIPS/EVENTS APR 9

Catfishing Seminar with Brad Durrik

FREE EVENT! Enter to win a $100 rental credit or a free guided fishing tour with Brad!

SHUTTLES

All shuttles include transportation only

APR 13

6pm at ODR

APR 27

Includes transportation, 10 birds, hunting guides, gun rental, ammo, and a pheasant lunch

MAY 25

APR 18

May 4 at Sky Dive Fargo Cost: $125/person (Regularly $275) JUN Departs ODR at 6:15am Sign up by 21 May 1 Skydiving Adventure

Head to Fargo for lunch, brewery tour, and a movie Cost: $10/person Departs ODR at 10:30am Return by 9pm

European Pheasant Hunt

McCollum’s Hunting Preserve in Bejou, MN Cost: $175/person

Fargo Brewing Company

The Harlem Globetrotters Cost: $5/person

Departs ODR at 6pm Return by 11pm

Art & Wine Walk Cost: FREE

Departs J.R. Rockers at 11:30am Return bus leaves Cabela’s at 5:30pm

Opens 29 April!

(Weather dependent)

PLAINSVIEW GOLF COURSE Open 9am to 7pm | 7 days a week

2019 RATES SEASON PASSES

E1-E4: $220 E5 and Above: $295 Make it a family pass for $50 more!

Club members save $10.

ROUNDS OF GOLF HOLES 9 E1-E4 $10 E5-O6 $13 Guest $15

18 $13 $16 $20

CART PASSES

Season: $99/season 9-Holes: $15 18-Holes: $20

CLUB RENTALS $5/day

DRIVING RANGE

Small Bucket: $3 Large Bucket: $5 Our machine accepts tokens, coins, and bills

SEASON OPENER 29 April

Come and test your golf skills for your chance to win some awesome prizes!

1 Hula Hoop at 75 yds = $10 Gift Card if the ball comes to rest inside the hoop 1 Hula Hoop at 100 yds = $50 Range Pass if ball comes to rest inside the hoop 1 Pool at 150 yds = $100 gift card if the ball lands and stays inside the pool

PURCHASE BOTH A SEASON PASS AND A SEASON CART PASS AND GET UNLIMITED RANGE BALLS FOR THE SEASON!

PLAINSVIEW GOLF COURSE, 747-4279

Airman & Family Readiness Center and Voting Assistance Office

747-3241

Jr. Warriors Honoring Ceremony 25 April, 5pm at the CAC

Join us as we recognize and honor our military children during a special presentation!

Open to ages 3+ Registration required NLT 17 April

GFAFB Spring Job Fair 11 April from 10am - 2pm

Join us at the Northern Lights Club for the Spring job fair!

Newcomers Briefing 4 April & 2 May, 7:30am

Transition Assistance Program 8-12 April & 13-17 May Senior TAP 23-26 April Career Exploration and Planning Track 22-23 May

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to identify skills, increase awareness of training and credentialing programs, and develop an action plan to achieve career goals.

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Unite provides Commanders with funding to deliver programs that build cohesion for all Airmen within their unit.

Contact our C3 to get the ball rolling on your next group event!

Ideas include, but are not limited to, a paintball competition, fun run, golf or bowling tournament, squadron picnic, or an adventure with Outdoor Recreation!

Units are authorized $17.50/person for event expenses and $5/person for food and beverage costs.

Funds CAN’T be used for holiday parties, alcohol, or prizes and CAN’T be combined with unit enhancement funds or SM&W funds. Excess funds will be returned to AFSVA mid-Sep 2019.

Community Cohesion Coordinator (C3) Janessa Vageline, 747-6351

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Join our

warrior welcome wagon

5 Apr & 3 May | 3-4pm

Pickup/dropoff at J.R. Rockers

Whether you’re civilian, military, or even a spouse, come join us as we tour Force Support facilities and show you the exciting things happening around our base! Children welcome. FREE! Questions?

Call NAF Human Resources at 747-5030, 747-5032, and 747-4476

YOUTH CENTER 747- 3150

747-3150

Give Parents a Break

13 Apr, 9am to 3pm 11 May, 5pm to 11pm Must have a referral on file to attend at no cost.

Parents Night Out is $4/hr.

Must Register at the YC two Wednesdays prior.

Need a Night Out?

26 April, 6:30 to 10:30pm The CDC and YC are providing quality child care for families that need a night out! This event is being held in support of the GIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Comedy Show at the Club for adults. Cost $20.

Must sign up by 12 April Snacks provided

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER

SAC/YC/ Liberty Square CLOSED 27 May

NO SCHOOL! Open Recreation

19 Apr, 12 to 5pm 22 Apr, 12 to 5:30pm 10 May, 12 to 5pm

Teens Only Night

12 & 26 Apr, 8 to 11pm Liberty Square, ages 13-18

4-H Basketball Tournament 7 April, 2 to 6pm Liberty Square

Community Activity Center

National Animal Cracker Day 18 April, 10am-Noon Come enjoy snacks and crafts with us from 10am to 12pm! There will also be a craft station.

National Strawberries & Cream Day

21 May, 10am-Noon What could be better than tons of strawberries, dipping sauces, and frefeshments?

747-4845, Tues-Sat: 10am - 6pm

LOL! NORTHERN LIGHTS BALLROOM

TICKET: $FREE APRIL 26, 2019 1900

Adult Situational Material 18+ Childcare will be provided the night of this event from 6:30 to 11:30pm for $20 through the Child Development Center and Youth Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Need a Night Out Event. Must pre-pay and register by 12 April. Please Contact the CDC at 774-3042 or the YC at 747-3150 for details.

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