JBER Life! January Magazine 2024

pg. 5 | Dog Sledding

pg. 6 | Information, Tickets & Travel

pg. 9 | Alcohol Inks & Drinks

pg. 15 | Fitness Expo

pg. 19 | Celebration Meal pg. 20 | Winter Fest

pg. 23 | Winter Wonderland Family Dance

pg. 25 | JBER’s Got Talent pg. 31 | UPS Road Code pg. 33 | Rec

Trips pg. 37 | Directory

HILLBERG SKI AREA

23400 41st • 907.552.4838

DAILY RATES

Bunny Slope

Full-day: $14/$20

Half-day: $7/14

Chair Lift Tickets

Full-day: $28/$35

Half-day: $14/$20

Night Ski Lift Ticket

Thurs & Fri • 4–8 PM

$20/$14

RENTALS

Full-day: $28/$35

Half-day: $14/$20

Helmets: $3/$5

SEASON PASSES

Individual: $319/$329

Additional passes after the 3rd person: $79/$89

WEEKDAY GET AWAY RENTAL

$60/$70

DOG SLEDDING

13–15, 20–21 Jan • 12–5 PM

12 & Under: $5/$10

Pick up your rental package on Sunday after 4 PM and return by Thursday at 4 PM.

13 & Up: $10/$15

Experience this truly Alaskan activity! Sign-up required. Limited space per session. Sign-up link will go live on Thursday before at 6 PM.

HOURS

Winter Break • 2–6 Jan • 10 AM–6 PM

Sun 7 Jan–Close of season

Thurs–Fri 4–8 PM

Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM

Open Mon 15 Jan MLK Day • 10 AM–6 PM

Closed Mon 1 Jan & Mon–Wed

INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL

9497 20th St • 907.753.2378

ALASKA BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURE

KNIK GLACIER TOUR –PALMER, ALASKA

2 Jan–16 Mar • 8 AM

Rider • $265

Driver • $365

Guided 6-8 hour snowmobile adventure complete with full snow gear and hot lunch.

Drivers must have valid driver’s license. Age restrictions may apply.

HATCHERS PASS CASTLE ATV

GUIDED SIDE-BY-SIDE TOUR

Now–30 Apr

ATV Driver • $190

2 Person UTV • $255

3-6 Person UTV • $310

2.5-hour guided tour with heated ATVs. Drivers must have valid driver’s license.

ALASKAN HUSKY ADVENTURES

TRADITIONAL WINTER SLED RIDE

HATCHERS PASS

Now–Apr • 10:30 AM, 12:30 & 2:30 PM

Child (12 & Under) • $132

Adult • $152

1.5-hour tour with sled ride followed by cookies, hot cocoa, and time with the puppies.

2 person minimum.

ALASKA TRAIL GUIDES ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

FAT TIRE BIKE TOUR

Now–31 Mar

Ages 12+ • $123

1.5-hour guided bike tour with all gear provided. Must provide height at booking. 2 person minimum on all tours

SNOWHOOK ADVENTURES WILLOW, ALASKA

ICE FISHING

Now–31 Mar • 10 AM

$115/person

All equipment provided to land that prize winning fish.

SNOWMACHINE ADVENTURE

Now–30 Apr • 10 AM & 1 PM

Single Driver • $203

2 Person • $293

2 Person w/snow coach • $383

3.5-hour snowmachine adventure.

Drivers must have valid driver’s license.

ALASKA WINTER EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE

Now–30 Apr

Passenger • $225

Driver • $295

Dog sledding and snowmobile single or double rider(s).

Drivers must have valid driver’s license.

DOG SLEDDING ADVENTURE

Now–30 Apr • 10 AM, 12 & 2 PM

Child (12 & Under) • $126

Adult • $135

2-hour tour including time with dogs and puppies.

ALL THINGS SNOW

ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER

755 D St • 907.384.3717

Join us for art classes! From painting to glass fusion, discover your artistic side. No experience needed. Materials provided. Advance signup and payment required: daytime classes 24 hours; evening 72 hours.

CLAY CLASS

M USHROOM

Fri 5 Jan • 10 AM

Sat 6 Jan • 1 PM

$20/$25 • Ages 5+

TRAY

Tues 9 Jan • 10 AM & 1 PM

$35/$45 • Ages 8+

SPOON REST

Fri 12 Jan • 10 AM

Sat 13 Jan • 1 PM

$30/$40 • Ages 5+

SPONGE HOLDER

Wed 10 Jan • 11 AM

Sat 13 Jan • 2 PM

PAINTING –FIREWEED ON A BEAR, ALASKA, OR CANVAS

Sat 6 Jan • 10:30 AM

$40/$50 • Ages 5+

FRAME CLASS

Wed 17 Jan • 10 AM

Sat 27 Jan • 1 PM

$50/$60 • Ages 12+

GLASS FUSION –SNOWMAN

Wed 17 Jan • 1 PM

Fri 12 Jan • 1 PM

$60/$70 • Ages 12+

This is an advanced class.

Fri 26 Jan

$45/$55 • Adults Only

Arts & Crafts Center

Wine, beer, and a variety of snacks are included.

Must be of legal age to purchase and consume adult beverages.

$35/$45 • Ages 8+ Call

You play, we pay!

JBER LIBRARY

7 Fourth St • 907.384.1640

BOOK CLUB

Fri 19 Jan • 6–7 PM

A selection for this month is “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel. Join us for a book discussion and light refreshments. Registration is required. Adults only.

STORY T IME

P RESCHOOL

Tuesdays • 10:30 AM

TODDLER

Thursday • 10:30 AM

This Month’s Themes:

1–6 Jan: NO STORY TIME

8–13 Jan: Alaska

15–20 Jan: Penguins

22–27 Jan: Desserts

29 Jan–3 Feb: Football

ADULT

Now–23 Feb

Scan code below to register

Read and log your books.

Once you have finished, come to the library to collect your prize. Prizes are limited and are available while supplies last. tinyurl.com/f22vvpn6

Goal: 3,000 minutes

EAGLEGLEN FITNESS PARK

4414 Pease Ave • 907.552.2023

CULTURE CORNER OPEN MIC

Fri 5 Jan • 8–9 PM

Registrations • 7 PM | Warrior Zone

Share your voice through spoken word or acoustic performances, whether inspired by the cultural theme of the month or your personal choice. Adults only.

Mon–Sat: 10 AM–2 PM

Closed Sundays & Federal Holidays

JBER Life! Members: FREE

Non-Members: $5

Stay fit this winter with the Fit to Fight cross country ski program! Stop by Monday through Saturday for groomed trails, ski, pole, and boot rentals. Adult and limited youth sizes available. All equipment is for use on the Eagleglen trails only and must be returned the same day.

UPCOMING JBER INTRAMURAL S PORT TOURNAMENTS

Trophies for winners!

VO LLEYBALL

19 Feb–1 May

Buckner Fitness Center

LOI Deadline: Fri 2 Feb

Org. Meeting: Fri 9 Feb • 1 PM

R ACQUETBALL

19 Feb–3 May

Buckner Fitness Center

Sign-up Deadline: Fri 9 Feb

Org. Meeting: Fri 16 Feb • 1 PM

Division of play: Open, Intermediate, and Novice. Single elimination.

BUCKNER FITNESS CENTER

690 D St • 907.384.1312/1308

Thurs 11 Jan • FREE Eagleglen Fitness Park SCAN HERE to register tinyurl.com/mwm89c5r

Timed, fully supported 2K & 10K race. Prizes for top finishers.

1–2 PM: Learn to ski

2 PM: Bib pick up

3 PM: Races begin

Bring your own skis or use ours. Limited skis available.

Kiddie pool and shallow area available! Limited spaces available. First come, first served. An adult aged 18+ must be in the water with the child. If the child is 37” or above, the adult can supervise from the deck. POLAR PARADISE POOL • 907.384.1302 is back!

Begins 2 Jan • FREE • Up to age 5 Tues & Thurs • 9–11 AM

POLAR BOWL

7176 Fighter Dr • 907.753.PINS

WEEKDAY SPECIAL

Thursdays & Fridays • 12–4 PM Bowl for $1.29/$1.59 per game.

Excluding holidays.

BOTTOMLESS BOWLING

Thursdays • 4–8 PM

$12.99/$15.99 or $3.99/game

All you can bowl.

HOURLY OPEN BOWLING

$21.99/$26.99 • Traditional Bowling

$31.99/$36.99 •

SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL SATURDAY NIGHT NEON

Saturdays • 5–10 PM

$15.99/person for 1 hr*

$18.99/person for 2 hrs*

$21.99/person for 3 hrs*

Hyper Bowling lanes not included.

SUNDAY FUNDAY PINS & PITCHERS

Sundays • 1–6 PM

$44.99/$49.99*

90–min/lane + two pitchers of soda.

MUSIC THEMED NIGHTS

Fridays

5 Jan: Pop Music

12 Jan: Country Music

19 Jan: Hip hop Music

26 Jan: Rock Music

*Shoes not included unless otherwise stated.

Shoe Rental: $3.99/$4.99

TOTS + GROWN UPS

Fridays • 12–4 PM

Hey kids! Bowl with your grown-up for $1.29/game.

HOME SCHOOL PE DAY

Thursdays • 12–4 PM

Show your Home School ID and bowl $1.29/game.

Montly Specials

WINTER BREAK SPECIAL

4, 5 & 6 Jan • 12–4 PM

$6.99/person • 1 hr

$8.99/person • 2 hrs

$1.59/game

RAINBOW COLORED HEADPIN NIGHT

Thursdays 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 5–8 PM

$3.99/game

Any rainbow-colored headpin strike wins a stuffed animal or a free game.

TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT

Sat 27 Jan • 3 PM • $25/person Team of two people will tag team after each other. The first player bowls first and the second will go for the spare.

Best total score of 3 games series. Payout is 1 in 5. 18+ Event. Cash payout based on numbers of participants.

EAT & PLAYWeekdays!

THURSDAY & FRIDAY • 12–2 PM

What goes great with lunch? A FREE game of bowling!

Present your receipt at the front counter totaling more than $5.00 from Frost Bites (located inside Polar Bowl) between Noon & 2 PM Thursday or Friday and receive one FREE game of bowling! (Free game will only be honored in the same week that your meal was purchased, only one receipt/free game per day, does not include shoe rental.)

IDITAROD DINING FACILITY

8088 25th St • 907.552.3114

GOOD DAY

Turkey Muffeletta

Wed 17 Jan • 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Join us for National Staying Healthy Month! Start your New Year out right with us.

FIND YOUR FAVORITES:

• Meatless Monday

• Street Taco Tuesday

• Comfort Food Wednesday

• Street Eat Thursday

• Fish Friday

• Brunch on Weekends!

Monthly LTO – Oatmeal Month

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Chia Cup

A tasty blend of overnight oats, carrots, raisins, Greek yogurt, honey, and chia seeds with granola.

BIG CITY GRILL

Hawaiian Loco Moco–Breakfast

White rice topped with grilled hamburger patty, fried egg, and brown gravy.

Jerk Chicken Sandwich–Lunch & Dinner

Jamaican inspired jerk seasoned grilled chicken with pineapple mayo, grilled pineapple, and slaw.

CIAO PIZZA

Greek Chicken

Chicken, fresh tomato-basil topping, baby spinach, feta, mozzarella, pepperoncini, and oregano.

Sliced turkey breast, provolone, lettuce, and tomato on a ciabatta roll with cauliflower olive spread.

RESTAURANT ROTATION

Ever Grains • 8 Jan–2 Feb

Featuring authentic Indian flavors such as Tandoori, Vindaloo, or Masala.

SNACK BOX

Nutella and Pretzel

Elevate your snacks! Grab nutella, strawberries, pineapple, and pretzels.

SUPER SONIC SUB

Cashew Chicken Salad Croissant

Join us at Hillberg Ski Area for a FREE day of fun inside and outside of the lodge. Embrace the winter season and the great Alaskan Outdoors! We will have:

Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

*RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Sign up links go live Thurs 18 Jan • 6 PM 23400 41st • 907.552.4838

WARRIOR ZONE

655 Richardson Dr

907.384.9006

OPEN MIC

Fri 2 Feb • 6 PM • FREE

Embrace the stage with your poetry, music, or comedy! Share your talent or simply come to enjoy a night filled with artistic expression.

KARAOKE NIGHT

Fri 9 Feb • 8 PM–12 AM • FREE

ARCTIC WARRIOR EVENTS CENTER

9387 Kuter Ave

• 907.552.5345

FAMILY BINGO NIGHT

Fri 19 Jan • 6 PM • $10/package

Include light snacks, prizes, package sheets, and a dauber.

Over 50,000 songs to choose from. Drinks available for purchase. TRIVIA NIGHT

Fri 2 Feb • 6 PM–7:30 AM • FREE

Join us solo or with friends for brain-teasing fun and fantastic prizes!

Get dressed up in your best! Winter

Arctic Warrior Events Center 9387 Kuter Ave • 907.552.2345 FRI 26 JAN • 6–9 PM

Live DJ • Dancing • Snacks

Photo Booth • Dance Contest Bingo • Games • And more!

Members: $2

Non-members: $5

ARCTIC OASIS COMMUNITY CENTER

9497 20th St • 907.552.8529

KID’S ZUMBA

Thursdays • 5:30–6:15 PM

Child • $2 | Parents • FREE

BOUNCY LAND

Fridays • $3/$4 per person

For the safety of the children:

4 & Under: 10 AM–12 PM

5+: 4–6 PM

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS

Weekly • Self-paced

Learn to play any musical instrument, whether you’re a beginner or seeking to refines your skills. 1-hour and 30-minute lessons available.

BALLOONS

Latex and foil available! Explore our special bouquet options for a unique celebration.

VIRTUAL SPORTS SIMULATORS

Stay active and have fun all season long! Children under 16 require adult supervision.

GOLF 60-minutes, up to 4 people.

$15/$20

A RCHERY 30-minutes

$5/$10 per person

$7/$12 for 2 people

MULTI-SPORT

60-minutes, up to 4 people.

$30/$40

Includes a variety of games like baseball, football, hockey, shooting, soccer, dodge-ball, and more.

Calling Dancers, Singers, Comedians, Magic Acts, Groups, Spoken Word Artists, Martial Artists, and everything in between!

Auditions must not exceed 2 minutes. Content must be free from any profanity.

Sign-ups begin: Wed 10 Jan, Arctic Oasis Community Center • 9497 20th St

Prizes for winners!

1st place: $500

2nd place: $250

3rd place: $100 Category

Adult: Ages 18+

Teen: Ages 13–17

Child: Up to age 12

Earn Up To $3,114 per week

(Depending on care offered, availability & spaces offered)

PROVIDERS NEEDED

FCC, Respite, and Expanded Care Providers

; Full time, part time, after hours, evenings, and weekends. You make your own schedule. Flexible hours.

; Get paid to watch your own children.

; Employment that is transferable and portable.

; Cash Incentive Bonuses

; Fulfilling opportunities to provide care for children with special needs. (Specialized training provided.)

; Individuals caring for other families’ children for more than 10 hours a week on a regular basis must be certified to provide child care on base.

FAMILY CHILD CARE

5091 10th St • 907.552.3995

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

DENALI • 7377 15th St • 907.552.8304

KODIAK • 6 Dyea Ave

907.384.1510

SITKA • 6376 15th St

907.552.6403

TALKEETNA • 11 5th St • 907.384.0686

SHOW OFF YOUR LIGHTS

Families, bring in your pictures of the Northern Lights to share with the others. We will display them in the lobby all month long.

NEW YEAR’S DAY– ALL CYP CLOSED

Mon 1 Jan

PACAF FAMILY DAY

Tues 2 Jan • Limited care available.

Registration is open 11–22 Dec 23.

PACAF FAMILY DAY

Fri 12 Jan • Limited care available.

Registration is open 18–29 Dec 23.

PARENT ACTIVITY

SELF REGULATION THROUGH YOGA

Yoga is a proven way to help us calm our minds and bodies. Invite your child to make a tree pose. It is fine to stand on both feet if using one foot creates a balance challenge.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY–

ALL CYP CLOSED

Mon 15 Jan

PACAF FAMILY DAY

Fri 16 Feb • Limited care available.

Registration is open 29 Jan–9 Feb 24

INSTRUCTIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS

9497 20th St • 907.384.1508

KETSUGEN

Develop discipline, focus, confidence, and leadership skills while pursuing the fun and challenging experience of learning self defense through martial arts training.

CLASSES TWICE A WEEK

MON & WED or TUES & THURS

Ages 4–7 • 5–6 PM

Ages 8–18 • 6–7 PM

Ketsugen classes are held at the Arctic Oasis Community Center.

START SMART

GENERAL SESSIONS

ALL SESSIONS-SIX CLASSES

Once a week • $60/session

Begins week of 8 Jan–12 Feb

Introductory sports programming for youth 3 to 5 years old.

START SMART SOCCER

Begins week of 19 Feb–25 Mar

(No classes week of ASD Spring Break, 11–15 Mar)

START SMART BASKETBALL

Begins week of 8 Apr–13 May

Tues • 10:30–11:30 AM

Wed • 10–11 AM

Thurs • 10:30––11:30 AM

Fri • 10–11 AM

Classes held at 2Rivers Youth Center, 297 6th St. Start Smart programs require parents to participate with their children.

IYP classes are subject to cancellation or rescheduling with short notice.

As a DoD Child and Youth Program participant, you must have current immunization records including a current flu shot within 30 days of starting.

Registration for Ketsugen, Start Smart, and Gymnastics call 907-384-1508 or email 673fss.fsyy.tworiversyc@us.af.mil.

Parent & Me

Ages 18 months–3 years

(Parent participation required)

Wed • 9:30–10:15 AM

Thurs • 9:30–10:15 AM

Ages 3–4

Mon • 5:30–6:15 PM

Tues • 9:30–10:15 AM

Wed • 10:30–11:15 AM, 11:30 AM–12:15 PM & 3:30–4:15 PM

Thurs • 10:30–11:15 AM, 11:30 AM–12:15 PM & 5:30–6:15 PM

Kinders

Tues • 10:15–11 AM & 4:15–5 PM

Ages 5–7

Mon • 4:30–5:30 PM & 6:30–7:30 PM

Tues • 5–6 PM

Wed • 4:30–5:30 PM

Thurs • 4:30–5:30 PM

Homeschool

Ages 6–10

Tues • 11 AM–12 PM

Thurs • 12:30–1:30 PM

Beginning Gymnastics

Ages 8–10

Wed • 5:30–6:30 PM

Thurs • 6:30–7:30 PM

Intermediate Gymnastics

Ages 10–13

Wed • 6:45–7:45 PM

Tues • 6:15–7:30 PM

(Intermediate plus, $75 per month)

All classes are held at the Arctic Oasis Community Center.

Classes may subject to cancellation or rescheduling on short notice.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA

NATIONAL FINE ARTS CONTEST

Entry Deadline Wed 26 Jan

Ages 6–18

Open to all military affiliated youths. SAC/YC enrollments/ memberships not necessary.

Deliver submissions to 2Rivers Youth/Teen Center

CATEGORIES:

Applied Art: Jewelry Making, Woodworking, Fashion Design, Furniture Design

Digital Art: Graphic Design, Digital Music, Digital Photography, Digital Storytelling

Performing Art: Dance, Music, Spoken Word, Theatre

Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Pastel

Youth wanting to enter performing arts and digital arts can enter by video or audio and send as an email or on a flash drive. NEEDED

Ages 13+

FREE 2Rivers Youth/ Teen Center Learn to become a road-ready driver. Snacks provided.

Military Veterans and their families ask how to Get 25% off eligible AT&T unlimited plans.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM

4414 Pease Ave • 907.552.2022

The Outdoor Adventure Program has all the gear you need for your next trip. Call today at 907.552.2022 to schedule your next adventure.

INTRO TO SNOWMACHINE

7, 14 Jan • 9 AM–12 PM & 1–4 PM

$59 • Eagleglen

Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license to drive.

INTRO TO ICE FISHING

12 Jan & 16 Feb

12–2 PM or 2:30–4:30 PM

$119 per family • All Ages

All equipment included

WILLOW SNOWMACHINE RIDE

13, 20, 21, 28 Jan & 3, 4,18, 25 Feb

7:30 AM–5 PM

Passengers: $79

Drivers: $159

Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license to drive and 12 years old to be a passenger.

CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS

Fridays • 19 Jan & 2 Feb

12–2 PM • $29 • Ages 5+

Eagleglen Fitness Park

Equipment provided or bring your own. Classic Cross Country Skis only.

For more info on upcoming trips and classes, visit jberlife.com/magazines or scan the QR code.

Open to all Single Service Members of any branch. For more exciting events and updates follow us @GoJBER, an exclusive Instagram page for those who want to get out and explore.

WILLOW SNOWMACHINE RIDE

Sat 6 Jan, 17 Feb, 10 & 23 Mar 7:30 AM–5 PM • $159 $25

Experience the thrill of a guided snow machine trip! Take in the pristine wilderness and breathtaking views of the magnificent mountains. Drivers only.

FAT TIRE BIKE DAY RIDE

Sun 28 Jan & 4 Feb • 9 AM–4 PM

$89 $25

FAT TIRE BIKE RIDE

Sun 21 Jan & 25 Feb • Day Ride

9 AM–4 PM • $99 $39 • Ages 14+

Thurs 1 Feb • Evening Ride

5–9 PM • $49 $19 • Ages 14+

Participants will meet at Eagleglen to get outfitted for their trip and get a brief introduction to their bike.

CROSS COUNTRY SKI –BEACH LAKE

Fri 26 Jan & 23 Feb • 5–8 PM

$49 $19 • Ages 12+

These groomed trails are located north of Anchorage. After a short car ride from OAP, you'll get the perfect

RECON trips are designed to encourage military members and their qualifying dependents to get out and explore the Alaskan wilderness. Programs are open to all branches of service and their qualifying dependents. All participants must meet minimum age requirements.

WILLOW SNOWMACHINE RIDE

Sat 27 Jan, 10 & 24 Feb

7:30 AM–5 PM

$79 $19 Passenger

$159 $49 Driver

Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license to drive and 12

AERO CLUB

Hangar 7 • 10286 Taxi Way #P • 907.552.5435

20 Feb–23 Apr • Tues & Thurs • 6–9 PM

$735 per course + training kit

ALASKA BUCKET LIST:

Spot a Bear

Fish for Salmon

Hike a Glacier

Get a private pilot’s license!

Ready to check off that bucket list item? Kickstart your aviation dreams by earning your private pilot’s license! Our ground school courses prepare you for the FAA written exam and ensure you’re ready to take to the skies. Secure your spot and training materials by registering two weeks ahead of time. Scan the code for enrollment or visit jberlife.com/aeroclub.

JBER CHAPEL COMMUNITY

OUR SERVICES

MUSLIM CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Fridays • 11:45 AM

Arctic Warrior Chapel

HEATHEN SERVICES

2nd and 4th Sunday • 1–4 PM

Midnight Sun Chapel

CATHOLIC MASS

Sundays • 9 AM

Midnight Sun Chapel

DAILY CATHOLIC MASS

Tues, Weds, and Thurs • 12 PM

Blessed Sacrament Chapel/ Arctic Warrior Chapel

PROTESTANT TRADITIONAL SERVICE

Sundays • 11 AM

Midnight Sun Chapel

WELL CONTEMPORARY SERVICE

Sundays • 11 AM

Midnight Sun Chapel

OUR LOCATIONS

JBER RELIGIOUS OPERATIONS CENTER

Building 4984, Zuckert Ave

MIDNIGHT SUN CHAPEL

7137 Fighter Dr

HERITAGE CHAPEL

9431 Luke Ave

ARCTIC WARRIOR CHAPEL

Building 3, Headquarters Loop

**Due to construction at Arctic Warrior Chapel, services may still be held at Midnight Sun Chapel. Please see the Chapel Facebook page for updates.

JBER Chapel Community

For questions on all chapel activities, please call the JBER Religious Operations Center at 907.552.5762. Paid Ad.

JBER CHAPEL PROGRAM VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There is room for you with us… Together we do make a difference.

We welcome any questions and would love the opportunity to speak with you more about how you can volunteer with us and what that looks like to be in alignment with your future plans and goals.

For volunteering information please contact Mia Carson at mia.carson.2@us.af.mil or JROC for any questions.

Thank You!

DIRECTORY FUN

AERO CLUB

Hangar 7, 10286 Taxi Way #P

907.753.4167/907.552.5435

Mon–Fri: 10 AM–3 PM

Family Days: 24/7 Access

Federal Holidays: 24/7 Access Only

ARCTIC OASIS COMMUNITY CENTER 907.552.8529

9497 20th St

Mon Instructional Lessons by Appointment Only

Tues–Fri 9 AM–8 PM

Sat 11 AM –6 PM

Family Days 10 AM–5 PM

Closed Sun & Federal Holidays

PARADISE CUTS 907.753.1099

Please call for hours of operation

ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER 907.384.3717

755 D St

FR AME SHOP

Tues–Fri: 8 AM–5 PM

Sat: 10 AM–4 PM

ENGRAVING SHOP

Tues–Fri: 8 AM–5 PM

CERAMICS & POTTERY

Tues–Fri: 8 AM–5 PM

Sat: 10 AM–4 PM

MOOSE RUN GOLF COURSE

27000 Arctic Valley Rd

CLUBHOUSE

907.384.4653

Visit www.mooserungolfcourse.com for current hours.

Closed Federal Holidays

OTTER LAKE

65536 Otter Lake Rd

907.854.1734

Closed for the season. Cabin rentals available year-round.

OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER

794 Davis Hwy

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Mon–Fri: 9 AM–6 PM

PACAF Days: 10 AM–2 PM

Closed Sat, Sun & Federal Holidays

Hours subject to change

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM (OAP)

RV STORAGE LOTS

FAMCAMP CAMPGROUND*

907.552.2022

*Reduced sites for winter camping–only electric available

BLACK SPRUCE CAMPGROUND

Closed for the season.

PERMAFROST PUB

9387 Kuter Ave

Thurs: 4–6 PM

907.552.3669

For their generous support of FSS events and the JBER community! This month’s sponsors are:

• ACS

• AFBN

• Alaska Premier Auctions

• Anchorage Wolverines

• AT&T

• Doyon Utilities

• Eagle River Dental

• First Command

• Gary Sinise Foundation

• Kaladi Brothers Coffee

• Kendall Auto Alaska

• Lean Alaska

• North Star Behavioral Health

• Raising Cane's

• UAA Volleyball

• USO

• Visit Anchorage

If you are interested in reaching our MILITARY & CIVILIAN community on JBER, give us a call at 907.552.5473 or visit jberlife.com/partnership-opportunities

Closed Sun & Mon and Federal Holidays

AUTO HOBBY 907.384.3718

755 D St

Thurs–Sun: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM

Closed Mon-Wed & Federal Holidays

HILLBERG SKI AREA

23400 41st St

Thurs & Fri: 4–8 PM

Sat & Sun: 10 AM–6 PM

Closed Mon–Wed & Federal Holidays

IGLOO LOUNGE

7176 Fighter Dr

Thurs: 4–8 PM

Fri & Sat: 4–10 PM

Sun: 1–6 PM

Closed Mon–Wed & Federal Holidays

INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL

9497 20th St

907.552.4838

Closed Fri-Wed, Federal Holidays & Family Days

POLAR BOWL

7176 Fighter Dr

Sun: 1–6 PM

907.753.PINS (7467)

Thurs: 12–8 PM

Fri & Sat: 12–10 PM

Closed Mon–Wed & Federal Holidays

SKEET, TRAP & ARCHERY RANGE

45-100 Circle Dr

Sept–Nov & Mar–May

Fri–Sun: 12–5 PM

907.753.2378

Mon–Fri: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM

Family Days: 10 AM–2 PM

Closed Federal Holidays

LIBRARY

7 Fourth St

Mon & Fri: 9 AM–6 PM

Tue & Thurs: 9 AM–7 PM

Wednesday: 10 AM–6 PM

Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM

907.384.1640

Closed Sundays, Family Days & Federal Holidays

907.384. 7981

Closed Mon–Thurs & Federal Holidays

June– Aug & Dec–Feb

Closed

WARRIOR XTREME PAINTBALL

Upper Otter Lake Rd

Closed for the season

WARRIOR ZONE

655 Richardson Dr

Tues–Thurs: 9 AM–5 PM

Fri: 9 AM–9 PM

Sat: 12–8 PM

Closed Sun & Mon

BOSS & JBADD Located inside JBADD

907.854.1734

907.384.9006

907.384.RIDE (7433) BOSS

907.384.9023

907.406.4405

907.384.1308

Mon–Fri: 5 AM–9 PM Sat–Sun: 11 AM–7 PM Training Holidays: 7 AM–7 PM Federal Holidays: Fitness Access Only

BUCKNER FITNESS POOL (FREE) 907.384.1302

690 D St

For pool operations and program times, visit JBERLIFE.COM/buckner-fitness-center-pool

ELMENDORF FITNESS CENTER 907.552.3624

9510 22nd St

STAFFED HOURS:

Mon–Fri: 5 AM–9 PM

Family Days: 7 AM–7 PM

Federal Holidays: Fitness Access Only

ELMENDORF FITNESS POOL (FREE) 907.552.9890

9510 22nd St

For pool operations and program times, visit JBERLIFE.COM/elmendorf-fitness-center-pool

HANGAR 5 907.552.3624

7309 Johnson Ave

Fitness Access Only

Facility open for AF Fitness testing 30 minutes prior to test

POLAR PARADISE POOL ($3) 907.384.1302

690 D St

For pool operations and program times, visit JBERLIFE.COM/polar-paradise-pool

FAMILY

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (CDC)

KATMAI CENTER

7181 11th St

907.552.2697 / 5113

Mon–Fri: 6 AM–5:30 PM

KODIAK CENTER

6 Dyea Ave

Mon–Fri: 6 AM–5:30 PM

SITKA CENTER

6376 15th St

Mon–Fri: 6 AM–5:30 PM

TALKEETNA CENTER

11 5th St

Mon–Fri: 6 AM–5:30 PM

907.384.1510

907.552.6403

907.384.0686

All CDCs closed Family Days & Federal Holidays

FAMILY CHILD CARE (FCC)

5091 10th St

Mon–Fri

Walk ins: 8 AM–11 AM

By appointments: 11 AM–5 PM

SCHOOL AGE CENTERS

ILLA

36100 Arctic Valley Rd

School Year hours (17 Aug–20 May)

907.384.1068

Mon–Fri: 6–9:30 AM/3-5:30 PM

KETCHIKAN

7163 11th St

School Year hours (17 Aug–20 May)

907.552.5091

Mon–Fri: 6–9:30 AM/3–5:30 PM

Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays

SCHOOL LIAISON SERVICES

600 Richardson Dr, Rm. A-140

907.384.7500/1505

Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays

YOUTH / TEEN CENTERS

2RIVERS

297 6th St

Fall Hours

Mon–Fri: 2–6 PM

INSTRUC TIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS

KENNECOTT

6104 Carswell Ave

Fall Hours

Mon–Fri: 2–6 PM

YOUTH SPORTS

Mon–Fri: 12–5 PM

907.384.1508

907.384.1508

907.552.2266

907.552.3215

All Youth/Teen Centers closed Family Days & Federal Holidays

FOOD

FROST BITES

7176 Fighter Dr

Mon–Wed: 10:30 AM–4 PM

Thurs: 10:30 AM–6:30 PM

Fri: 10:30 AM–7 PM

Sat: 12–7 PM

Closed Sun & Federal Holidays

GRIZZLY GRILL

27000 Arctic Valley Rd

Mon–Sun: 9 AM–5 PM

Closed Federal Holidays

IDITAROD DFAC

8088 25th St

Mon–Fri:

Breakfast 6–9 AM

907.552.3995

Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays

PROVISIONS ON DEMAND (POD)

16710 Talley Ave

Mon–Fri: 6 AM–8 PM

UTA Weekends: 6 AM–7 PM

WILDERNESS INN RESTAURANT

647 C St

Mon.–Fri.: Breakfast: 7–9 AM

Lunch: 11 AM–1 PM

Dinner: 4:30–6 PM

907.551.0850

LODGING

7153 Fighter Dr

Open 24/7

MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTERS

907.552.2454

907.384.6048

Sat, Sun, Training Days & Federal Holidays: Brunch: 10 AM–2 PM

Supper: 4–5:30 PM

RESOURCES

ACCOUNTING (NAF)

10480 Sijan Ave

Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–4 PM

907.552.9769

Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays

ALASKA FISHER HOUSE

4943 Zeaner Ave

Mon–Fri: 8 AM–4 PM

907.222.1673

Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays

ARCTIC WARRIOR EVENTS CENTER (AWEC)907.552.2345

9387 Kuter Ave

Mon–Fri: 8 AM–4 PM (By reservation)

Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays

EDUCATION CENTERS

AIR FORCE 907.552.3164

4109 Bullard Ave

Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–4 PM

ARMY 907.384.0970

7 4th St

Mon–Fri: 8 AM–3:45 PM

HUMAN RESOURCES

APF/ CPO

8517 20th St

907.384.1780

NAF

907.552.3114

Lunch 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Dinner 4:30–6:30 PM

Midnight 10 PM–12 AM

Sat, Sun & Federal Holidays

Breakfast 6:30–8:30 AM

Lunch 10:30 AM–1:30 PM

Dinner 4:30–6:30 PM

Midnight 10 PM–12 AM

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE

600 Richardson Dr, Rm. A–139

907.384.1517

Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP)

907.384.0225 / 907.384.1517

600 Richardson Dr, Rm. A-130

907.552.8840 8517 20th St

Located at the People Center

8517 Fighter Dr Rm. 216

907.552.4943

Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays

TR ANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP)

ARMY

600 Richardson Dr, Rm.

907.384.3501

907.552.3572

Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

Closed 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 12 PM

907.552.4563

8517 20th St

Mon, Tue,

Thurs & Fri: 7:30 AM–4 PM

Wed: 7:30 AM–12 PM

JBER LAUNDRY (Military Personnel Only) 907.384.1902

726 Quartermaster Rd

Mon–Fri: 7 AM–3 PM

Daily Grab & Go 6 AM–6:30 PM For