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Paint Class Pg. 13 Parents Night Out Pg.25

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Glass Fusion Pg. 12

Clay Pg. 12 Fitness Expo Pg. 19

to Snow 10 Intro machine Pg. 5

Intro to Snow machine Pg. 5 Frame Pg. 13 Intramural Volleyball Pg. 19

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Intro to Ice Fishing Pg. 5 Paint Night Pg. 13 Citrus New Year Pg. 7 Build a Snowman Pg. 25 Frame Pg. 13

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Throwback Thursday Pg. 15 Parent Advisorary Board Meeting Pg. 25

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Knots and Needles Pg. 10 Glass Fusion Pg. 12 Trivia Night Pg. 22

9 8 XC Ski Lessons Pg. 5 7 Toddler Time Pg. 13

BLIZZARD OF SAVINGS

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| January Calendar JBER Life Magazine Content

pg. 5 | Start 2026 off with Skiing!

Hillberg Ski Area

pg. 4 | Winter Adventures

Outdoor Recreation Center

pg. 6 | Celebratory Meals this Season Cover Illustrated by Connor K.

Iditarod DFAC

pg. 10 | Story Time JBER Library

773 FSS Director Heather Weafer Acting Deputy Director Karen O’Camb

pg. 18 | Fitness Expo

673 FSS Commander Lt. Col. Hoskinson Deputy Director Brian Nash

pg. 22 | Yule Ball

MARKETING TEAM

pg. 27 | JBER Youth Gymnastics

Marketing Director Vacant Sponsorship Coordinator Debbie M. Operations Clerk Erin K. Graphic Designer Connor K. Ellen K. Jack Y. Shelby T.

For information on JBER Life!, call 907.552.5900 or email 3fss.Marketing@us.af.mil No federal endorsement of sponsors/advertisers intended within this publication.

Family Snow machine Pg. 5

Buckner Fitness Center

pg. 20 | Blizzard of Savings Base-wide Event

Arctic Warrior Events Center

pg. 23 | Trivia Night / Wine & Paint Party Arctic Oasis Community Center 2Rivers Youth Center

pg. 32 | Youth Indoor Soccer Kennecott Youth Center

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ARTS & CRAFTS

ITT WARRIOR ZONE

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE POLAR BOWL

DINING FACILITIES GOLF

YOUTH PROGRAMS

HILLBERG FITNESS CENTERS MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS LIBRARY

SKEET & TRAP AWEC/PERMAFROST PUB ARCTIC OASIS CDC

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM

794 Davis Highway • 907.552.2022

events JBER Life Members receive 20% off for all OAP trips OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM 794 Davis Hwy • 907.552.2022

Embrace the beauty of winter! Join OAP for crosscountry skiing and snow machining this season!

INTRO TO SNOW MACHINE EAGLEGLEN $59 • Ages 18+ Must have valid driver’s license Session 1: 9 AM - 12 PM Session 2: 1 PM - 4 PM 3,4,10,11, & 25 Jan

XC SKI LESSONS EAGLEGLEN $29 • Ages 5+ 12 PM – 2 PM Thurs 8 Jan

HILLBERG SKI AREA

23400 41st St. • 907.552.4838

EVENING SKI BEACH LAKE

$49 • Ages 10+ 5 PM - 8 PM Fri 23 Jan

EVENING SKI EAGLEGLEN

FIRST THURSDAYS Hillberg Ski Area

$29 • Ages 10+ 5 PM - 7 PM Thurs 15 & 29 Jan

SNOW MACHINE RIDE WILLOW

Driver: $159 • Ages 18+ Must have valid driver’s license Passenger: $79 • Ages 12+ 7:30 AM - 5 PM Sat 24 & 31 Jan

FAMILY SNOW MACHINE RIDE EAGLEGLEN

Driver: $59 • Ages 18+ Must have valid driver’s license Passenger: $19 • Ages 10+ Session 1: 9 AM - 12 PM Session 2: 1 PM - 4 PM Sun 18 Jan

FREE lift tickets for Single Service Members on the first thursday of each month of the season.

Lift tickets are available for pick up at ticket window.

JBER Life Member Ticket Day

Fri 23 Jan • 4 – 8 PM JBER Life Members receive a free lift ticket ** Proof of membership required.

INTRO TO ICE FISHING HILLBERG LAKE

$149 per family Session 1: 12 PM - 2 PM Session 2: 2:30 - 4:30 PM Fri 16 Jan PAID ADVERTISEMENT, NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF THE ADVERTISER IS INTENDED.

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IDITAROD DFAC

8088 25th St • 907.552.3114

OPEN TO EVERYONE BRUNCH WEEKENDS Served Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM! Serving breakfast skillets, pasta station, carved meats & more!

RESTAURANT ROTATION Mon 5 Jan – Fri 30 Jan • Mon–Fri LUNCH & DINNER Chopsticks – Chopped Thai Salad Modern stir fry. Discover new favorites! Chopsticks gives a modern approach to classic stir fry dishes allowing you to select your favorite noodle, salad or rice bowl and accompaniments.

MONTHLY LTO January 2026 Chopped Thai Salad – Fresh kale, edamame, avocado, mango, cashews, carrots, and scallion orange vinaigrette.

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QUARTERLY LTOS Wrap It UP –Roast beef chimichurri sandwich with avocado, crumbled blue cheese, and chimichurri sauce on a roll.

Fire & Iron – LUNCH & DINNER Chicken tenders, bacon berry jam, and Boursin cheese on a southern biscuit.

Ciao Pizza – Greek chicken pizza with fresh tomato basil topping, spinach, feta, mozzarella, pepperoncini, and oregano.

Good Day – Nutella and pretzel snackbox with strawberries and pineapple.

NEW HUB FOR BOOK & GAME

EXCHANGE!

CELEBRATION MEAL Thurs 1 Jan • LUNCH Join us at lunch to celebrate the New Year! Menu including antipasto salad, eggs benedict, roast pork loin, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, ziti casserole, brussel sprouts, and gravy.

COMMUNITY EVENT Thurs 15 Jan • LUNCH Citrus New Year ReSALUTE'tions Fresh resolutions, bold beginnings.

Who knew citrus could be healthy and fun? Photo props, tasty samples, fun games & more. Taste, sip and citrus-ify your day at the DFAC!

YOUR EVENT OUR MONEY Why UNITE?

Build strong and lasting relationships!

Provide opportunity for fun away from the workplace!

Increase comradery and morale!

PAID ADVERTISEMENT, NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF THE ADVERTISER IS INTENDED.

Scan to begin TEAM building your way!

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Plan Your Events Now!

The UNITE program benefits all Airmen!

Including: • Active Duty, • Reserves • Civilian (NAF/APF) • Air National Guard members are all authorized UNITE funds for CY26

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NOTE: UNITE funds cannot be used for Holiday parties; you can, however, have a “ Team-Building Resiliency Event” in December.

Any events in December must include on the request: “This is not a holiday party.”

ALLOW FOR AT LEAST SEVEN BUSINESS DAY FOR APPROVAL. For funding ideas, and templates go to: JBER UNITE PROGRAM

UNITE OFFICE 907.691.4094 • 9467 20th St located inside Arctic Oasi

JBER LIBRARY

Bldg 7 Fourth St • 907.384.1640

NEW HOURS KNOTS AND NEEDLES Mon & Fri: 9 AM – 6 PM Tues & Thurs: 9 AM – 7 pm Wed: 10 AM – 6 PM Weekends, Resiliency Days, & Federal Holidays: Closed

Fri 9 or Fri 23 Jan • 3 – 4 PM A cozy meet-up for teens and adults who love fiber crafts. Bring your current project or borrow a library knit or crochet starter kit. We are happy to help you get started.

Have questions? Call – 907.384.1640 Email – megan.oot@us.af.mil

StoryTime WEEKLY THEMES Tuesdays PRESCHOOL 10:30 AM STORYTIME TODDLER TALES Thursdays 10:30 AM STORYTIME

ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM Thur 1 Jan – Sun 1 Mar

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REGISTER ONLINE!

TO LOG IN!

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LOG YOUR MINUTES READ! EARN GREAT PRIZES! Prizes available while supplies last.

4 – 10 Jan: Colors 11 – 17 Jan: Pets 18 – 24 Jan: Birthdays 25 – 31 Jan: Plants

HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES WORKSHOP

Wed 28 Jan or Sun 4 Mar • 2 – 3:30 PM Online Registration Required An in-depth look at free Department of Defense resources, tailored for parents who homeschool. Learn to make the most of resources like Libby, National Geographic Archives, and Scholastic Teachables. Then, work as a group to brainstorm ways to implement these tools in upcoming lesson plans.

SCAN to Register!

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ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER

755 D St. • 907.384.3717 jberlife.com/arts-crafts-center 773fss.fswt.arts@us.af.mil

ADVANCED RESERVATION

CLAY CLASS PENGUINS

Arts and Crafts made by Ellen Sat 10 or Wed 21 Jan 10 AM • with Ages 10+ Art Deco design with same Members: $40 colors Non-Members: $50 and style full-spread.

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN HAVE YOUR NEXT GLASS FUSION FIREWEED

Fri 9 or Sat 17 Jan 10 AM • Ages 10+ Members: $50 Non-Members: $60

PICK & PAINT CERAMICS

Are available anytime during normal business hours. Starting at just $13, each item includes glazes, shop fees ALL AGES WELCOME! Would you rather paint at home?

Come by during business hours to pick out ceramic pieces, and we will send home the glazes with you. Return at your convenience.

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WITH US? During business hours just reserve the tables needed at no extra cost and decorate up to one hour prior. After hour reservations are available for an additional fee.

Email us with any questions or make a reservation.

Cake, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought to any event.

Alcoholic beverages can only be requested for reserved after hours events.

EVERY WEDNESDAY! 10 AM • $5 PER CRAFTER

PAINT NIGHT Arts and Crafts made

by Ellen BIRCH TREES Fri 16 Jan • 10 PM •same Ages 18+ with Art Deco design with Members: $50 colors and style full-spread.

Non-Members: $60

Adult beverages will be available for ID cardholders 21+

PAINT CLASS BIRCH TREES**

Sat 24 Jan • 10 AM • Ages 10+ Members: $50 Non-Members: $60 SPECIAL FRAME CLASS** FOR STUDENTS OF BIRCH TREES CLASS Sat 31 Jan • 10 AM • $50

PICTURE FRAME CLASS

Sat 3, Wed 14, or Wed 28 Jan 10 AM • Ages 12+ Members: $50 Non-Members: $60 Bring a 5x7 photo that will be used for the class, in the class you will learn to cut mats, glass and foam core to then assemble into a precut frame, creating your own work of art, this class is required before frame shop do-it-yourself projects. .

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POLAR BOWL

7176 Fighter Dr • 907.753.PINS

JBER Life! Members: $4.00 Non-members: $5.00 * indicates shoes are included

January Fun Awaits at PolarBowl!

BOTTOMLESS BOWLING

Thursdays • 4 – 8 PM $14.00/$18.00* All You Can Bowl AND $4.00 Shoes

SUNDAY FUNDAY BOWLING PINS & PITCHERS

Sundays • 1 – 6 PM $65.00/$70.00* *90-min Pins Pizza and Pitchers Per lane includes one large one topping pizza and two free pitchers of soda. Shoes included $45.00/$50.00* *90-min Pins and Pitchers Per lane includes two free pitchers of soda. Shoes included

SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL SATURDAY NIGHT NEON

Saturdays • 5 – 10 PM $17.00/person for 1-hr * $20.00/person for 2-hrs * $23.00/person for 3-hrs * Shoes included Hyper Bowling lanes not included

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Please come celebrate and join us for your birthday party Please call 753-PINS, Polar bowl more information for parties and rates

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January Specials

Shoe Rental

THURSDAY - SUNDAY RENT-A-LANE

$30.00/$35.00* Per hour traditional bowling shoes included $40.00/$45.00* Per hour for Hyper Bowling Shoes included

THURSDAY & FRIDAY

EAT AND PLAY WEEKDAYS

MEAL CARDS ARE WELCOME AT FROST BITES INTRAMURAL LEAGUE WILL BEGIN FEBRUARY 5TH

Sign your squadron/Unit up

by Jan 30th at the Polar Bowl Four Person teams

THROWBACK THURSDAY Thursdays 8 Jan • 4 – 8 PM Bowl for $2.00 AND $4.00 shoes

Thursdays & Fridays • 12 - 2 PM What goes great with lunch?

A FREE game of bowling!

Present your receipt at the front counter totaling more than $5 from Frost Bites (Located inside Polar Bowl) between Noon & 2 PM Thursday or Friday and receive one FREE game of bowling!

Please note: Free game will only be honored in the same week that your meal was purchased, only one receipt 1 free game per day Does not include shoe rental

12 – 4 PM $5.99 per game AND $4.00 shoes

Looking to host a party or event?

We’ve got packages for all types of parties and events!

CELEBRATE WITH US! Call 907.753.PINS to speak with our Event Coordinator!

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FIT to FIGHT

EQUIPMENT RENTALS: 10 AM - 2 PM

AERO CLUB Hangar 7, 10286 Taxi Way #P 907.552.5435

MORE GOOD NEWS

FROM THE JBER AERO CLUB/FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER

FREE FOR JBER LIFE! MEMBERS

$5 FOR NON-MEMBERS

The Fit to Fight Program offers Cross Country Ski rentals, including poles and boots.

What are you doing for fun this winter?

Last winter, JBER’s Aero Club flew three Cessna 172’s and nine students to Talkeetna for lunch and in-flight navigation training. Along the way, the Alaskan Arctic views were on full display.

If a career in aviation or flight training leading to the opportunity to rent an

Aero Club aircraft for a trip like this one interests you, please contact Ralph Gibbs, the Aero Club Manager, at 907-551-7185 or email donald.gibbs.4@us.af.mil.

“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings...” from the poem “High Flight” by John

EQUIPMENT RENTALS MUST BE RETURNED BY 3 PM THE SAME DAY and can only be used at EAGLEGLEN FITNESS PARK

Available December - March, Wednesday through Saturday.

The door to your future in aviation is open now!

For more information, contact the Aero Club at 907.552.5435, or

Eagleglen Fitness Park BldgPAID · 4414 Pease Ave. SPONSORSHIP NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF THE SPONSORS IS INTENDED. 907.552.2022

Ralph Gibbs at donald.gibbs.4@us.af.mil

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Due to decreased utilization during the holiday season, EFC Pool will have reduced hours – please check our Facebook page for updates/hours

Elmendo r

Fri 9 Jan • 1–3 PM Check out our information fair for military members and unit leadership about new Air Force fitness standards.

This is an opportunity for members to gain connections and resources to support their fitness journey.

Fitness challenge will be hosted by the Fitness Centers and 673SES.

FITNESS EXPO

Sat 10 Jan • 10–2 PM Demo group exercises from the fitness center held at Elmendorf Fitness Center.

Explore health and wellness services offered on JBER with an info fair from helping agencies. Family friendly event.

Games, prizes and snacks available.

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ITNESS EXPO BUCKNER FITNESS CENTER

690 D St. • 907.304.1308

INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL

LOI Deadline • Fri 30 Jan Ages 18+ ONLY Projected Season • Tues 10 Feb–Sat 2 May Org Meeting • Fri 6 Feb • 1PM Located at Buckner Fitness Center Contact JBER Sports • 907.384.1304 /1312

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Blizzard of 5 JAN - 17 JAN 2026 BOGO 1/2 OFF LIFT TICKETS HILLBERG SKI AREA Fri 9 Jan • 4 PM - 8 PM

1/2 OFF WEEKEND XC SKI RENTAL RATE

OUTDOOR RENTALS - 794 Fri 16 Jan • 9 AM - 6 PM

ZOO LIGHTS TICKETS

INFORMATION, TICKETS, & TRAVEL Thurs 8 & 15 Jan • 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM 100 tickets/4 per family

BAY FEES BUY 1 HOUR GET ONE FREE ON BAY USAGE AUTO HOBBY Thurs 8 Jan • 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM Ages 14+ with valid proof of ownership

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avings 1 HOUR SIM FLIGHT TRAINING/ DEMO IN REDBIRD SIMULATOR

PERSONAL TRAINING: BUY 1 SESSION, GET 1 AT 1/2 OFF

ARTS AND CRAFTS Tues 6 & 13 Jan • 8 AM - 2 PM Open to All Ages

AERO CLUB IN ARCTC OASIS Tues 6 & 13 Jan • 10 AM - 2 PM Open to anyone who is considering obtaining their private pilots license.

Reservations required.

ELMENDORF FITNESS CENTER Thurs 15 Jan 10 AM – 2 PM Ages 18+ Only Max Attendance: First 15 customers

BOGO HOURLY RATE RENTAL

BOGO MINI GOLF

MASSAGE THERAPY: GET 30 BONUS MIN.

CERAMICS: BUY ONE GET ONE 1/2 OFF

POLAR BOWL Fri 9 Jan • 6 PM - 8 PM Open to All Ages (Hyper Bowling not Included)

ARCTIC OASIS COMMUNITY CENTER Thurs 15 Jan • 10 AM – 6 PM Open to All Ages

1/2 OFF BOTTOMLESS BOWLING

ARCTIC OASIS COMMUNITY CENTER Thurs 15 Jan Ages 5 & Under 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM All Ages 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Must have an adult supervison/signed waiver Max Attendance: First 15 customers

POLAR BOWL Thurs 15 Jan • 4 AM – 8 PM Open to All Ages Mugs & Coffee RCC Thurs 7 & 14 Jan 1/2 Off Round & Shotgun Rental SKEET, TRAP, & ARCHERY RANGE Sat 10 Jan 12 PM - 4 PM

FREE BOUNCE LAND

ELMENDORF FITNESS CENTER Thurs 15 Jan 10:00 AM – 2 PM Ages 18+ Only Max Attendance: First 10 sign-ups Max Massage Limit: 90 min

DOUBLE TICKETS GIVEN TO MEMBERS FOR MOOLAH WHEEL THIRSTY THURSDAY - ARCTIC WARRIOR EVENTS CENTER Thurs 8 & 15 Jan 4 PM – 7 PM Members must show current membership card to receive tickets.

FREE

JANUARY PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS: BUY 1 GET ONE 1/2 OFF

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PAID SPONSORSHIP. NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF THE SPONSORS IS INTENDED.

ARCTIC OASIS COMMUNITY CENTER

9497 20th St. • 907.552.8528

You're cordially invited to the

wizards

Wine & Paint Party Fri 23 Jan • 5:30 – 8:30 PM $50 • 18+ Enjoy adult beverages, light snacks, and art supplies included.

Everything you need for a fun, creative night out.

Retun of Kid's Zumba!

Every Thursday • 5 – 5:45 PM $2 per child

Fri 30 Jan • 6 – 9 PM Deadline to Register: Wed 28 Jan

Trivia Night

Fri 9 Jan | Begins @ 6 PM Join us at the

Arctic Warrior Events Center

for a magical night with a live DJ and Top 40 music!

Wear your wizard robes for a chance to win best dressed!

• Light Snacks Available • • Games & Trivia Included •

Join us for an exciting night of fun mental exercises and knoweldge tests!

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FAMILY CHILD CARE

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS

5091 10th St • 907.552.3995

Denali • 7377 15th St • 907.552.8304 Sitka • 6376 15th St • 907.552.6403 Talkeetna • 11 5th St • 907.384.0686

PROVIDERS HAVE THE POTENTIAL to

Fri 16 Jan registration closed Fri 26 Dec

Earn Up To PROVIDERS $3,114 per week NEEDED (Depending on care offered, availability, & spaces offered)

FCC Providers/Respite Providers/Expanded Child Care 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.)

For more information, please Call 907-552-3995

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Resiliency Days LIMITED CARE WILL BE AVAILABLE Fri 2 Jan registration closed Fri 12 Dec

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.

DAYS OF WINTER FUN BUILDING A SNOWMAN  Talkeetna CDC • Thurs 15 Jan • 3 PM  Sitka CDC • Fri 23 Jan • 3 PM  Denali CDC • Fri 30 Jan • 3 PM Parent Advisory Board Meeting Wed 7 Jan • 1– 2 PM Bldg 10480 FSY Conference Room PARENTS NIGHT OUT Talkeetna CDC/Illa SAC 1– 5 PM • $32 Registration is open to all JBER families Participants must register in CYPBMS to be eligible Sat 24 Jan

Fri 13 Feb registration opens from 12 Jan – 23 Jan ALL MONTH SHOW OFF YOUR LIGHTS Create Northern Lights artwork or bring in a picture of Northern Lights taken by your family!

MAKE A SNOWSTORM IN A JAR container with baby oil. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 of a jar of water and small squirt of white paint in a small bowl. Once mixed, add the mixture into the baby oil. For the tablet into small pieces and drop them into the jar. You’ll love watching race up and down the container!

PARENT ACTIVITIES STAYING HEALTHY Keeping hands clean is a great way to stay healthy and prevent germs from spreading to others. Talk about and practice handwashing steps used at your child’s early childhood program.

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J B E R Yo u t h S p o r t s 907.552.3215

Looking for Volunteer Coaches and Officials

INSTRUCTIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS

297 6th St • 907.384.1506 673FSS.FSYY.TwoRiversYC@us.af.mil

Our Instructional Youth Gymnastics program is tailored for kids from 18 month–13 years old! With classes for all ages and skill levels held at Arctic Oasis, it’s a fantastic way for your child

S e a so n : 8 F e b - 10 A p r i l

R eg i st rat io n N o w - Su n 18 Ja n

Visit jberlife.com/IYP for the current gymnastics schedule.

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Indoor Soccer AG E S 5 - 1 5

REMINDER All Youth who participate in our Youth Sports program are required to have a current physical, shot record, current flu shot, and health assessment uploaded into the parent portal.

Sports physicals must be completed in the last 12 months to participate. Youth will be placed on a waitlist until paperwork is received or teams are full; no spots will be held.

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YOUTH CENTERS

2Rivers • 297 6th St. • 907.382.1508 Kennecott • 6104 Carswell Ave. 907.552.2266

School-Age Program

is temporarily closing from

Mon 1 Dec 2025 – Mon 16 Mar 2026

Membeship options

1–MONTH $ 10 3–MONTH $ 25 12–MONTH $ 85

being installed.

Ketchikan will be at Illa SAC during this time.

For questions & concerns contact Ashley Zanek • 907.384.1068

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INFORMATION TICKETS & TRAVEL

9497 20th St. • 907.753.2378

ADVENTURE

ABOUT ALYESKA Alyeska Resort is Alaska’s premier year-round destination featuring over 300-rooms, many fine dining experiences, a saltwater pool, ski mountain and bike park along with the new Nordic Spa. Whether summer or winter, Alyeska is the perfect base camp for endless adventure and relaxation. Alyeska Resort is truly a playground for all levels of skiers and riders. Offering 1,610 skiable acres, 76 named trails and over 669" of snow annually, Alyeska lives up to its reputation of ‘steep and deep’.

Whether you are just starting out in the sport or looking to challenge yourself, you can find it here.

In the summer, Alyeska Resort is your gateway to the Chugach Mountains, offering a peek into the vastness and wild nature of this breathtaking mountain range. Home to numerous wildlife and flora species, Alyeska seamlessly entwines luxury accommodations with convenient access to nature.

Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska Snowmobile Adventure Nov - Apr · 9:30AM Or 12:30AM 3-hour snowmobile ride packed with adrenaline and excitement for all skill levels.

Single: $215 2 Person: $332

Dog Sledding Adventure

Nov - Apr · 10AM · 12PM · 2PM 2-hour dog sled adventure, all necessary gear and equipment included.

Ages (12+): $145 Per Person Ages (3-11): $135 Per Person Nov - Apr · 10AM 6 hour tour including a 2 hour dog sled tour, a hearty lunch and 3 hour snowmobile adventure.

Ages (4+): $308 Per Person $565 2 Person

Dog Sledding & Snowmobile Combo

Nov - Apr · 10AM 6 hour tour including a 2 hour dog sled tour, a hearty lunch and 3 hour snowmobile adventure.

Ages (4+): $308 Per Person $565 2 Person

*All drivers must have valid driver’s license, all necessary gear and equipment included.

Hatcher Pass ATV Tours

Sat Nov 15 – Thur Apr 30 2.5 hour drive your own UTV with experienced guide, over the UTV: $265 2 Person UTV: $320 5 Person

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Ice Fishing Dec - Mar · 10:30AM OR 1PM 2.5-hour ice fishing session and lunch back at our Snow hook base.

Ages (4+): $120 Per Person *All gear is included – Fishing License required.

Nov - Apr · 9:30AM OR 12:30PM 3-hour snowmobile ride packed with adrenaline and excitement for all skill levels.

Age (4+): $208 Per Person $320 2 Person

Alaskan Husky Adventures Nov – Apr • 12:30 – 2:30PM 1.5-hour sled ride followed by cookies, hot cocoa, & time with the puppies.

Ages (13+): $161 Ages (2-12): $142 ***2 Person min.

Rock on Racing

Mon 1 Dec - Wed 1 Apr · 12PM 2-hour tour and time with the puppies - 30 minute mush with your own team of dogs through our beautiful birch forest, across frozen streams and swamps.

Ages (12+): $185 Per Person

Dog Sledding & Ice Fishing Combo

Dec – Mar • 10:30AM This tour includes a 2.5-hour ice fishing session, a 2-hour dog sled ride, lunch, and all necessary gear for both activities.

Ages (4+): $235 Per Person JBERLIFE.COM

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FAMILY

FA C I L I T Y U P D AT E S MOOSE RUN GOLF COURSE SKEET TRAP & ARCHERY RANGE

HANGAR 5 Mon - Fri 6 AM - 6 PM

Winter 2026 Closed for the season.

Winter 2026 Open for the season.

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Child Development Centers (CDC)

DENALI CENTER 907.5528304 7737 15th St Mon–Fri: 6 AM–5:30 PM Federal Holidays: Closed Family Days: Limited care available; must sign up im advamce; 2–13 Dec ► 2 JAN: CLOSED

SITKA CENTER 907.552.6403 6376 15th St Mon–Fri: 6 AM–5:30 PM Federal Holidays: Closed Family Days: Limited care available; must sign up im advamce; 2–13 Dec ► 2 JAN: CLOSED

TALKEETNA CENTER 907.384.0686 11 5th St Mon–Fri: 6 AM–5:30 PM Federal Holidays: Closed Family Days: Limited care available; must sign up im advamce; 2–13 Dec ► 2 JAN: CLOSED

New Years Thurs 1 Jan

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon 19 Jan

Instructional Youth Programs

907.384.1506 297 6th St Mon–Fri: 9 AM– 6 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

School Age Centers

ILLA 907.384.1068 36100 Grady Hwy Mon–Fri: 6–9:30 AM & 3–5:30 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed KETCHIKAN 907.552.5091 7163 11th St Mon–Fri: 6–9:30 AM & 3–5:30 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed ► NOW–13 MARCH: CLOSED

School Liaison Services

907.384.7500/1505 600 Richardson Dr, Rm A–140 Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Youth / Teen Centers

2RIVERS 907.384.1508 297 6th St SCHOOL YEAR HOURS Mon–Fri: 10–6 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed KENNECOTT 907.552.2266 6104 Carswell Ave SCHOOL YEAR HOURS Mon–Fri: 10–6 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Youth Sports

907.552.3215 6104 Carswell Ave Mon–Fri: 12–5 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

FUN

Family Child Care (FCC)

907.552.3995 5091 10th St Mon–Fri Walk ins: 8 AM–11 AM By appointments: 11 AM–5 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Aero Club

907.552.5435 Hangar 7, 10286 Taxi Way #P Mon–Fri: 10 AM–3 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Arctic Oasis Community Center

907.552.8528 9497 20th St Sun-Mon: Closed Tues–Fri: 10 AM–6 PM Sat: 11 AM –6 PM Sun & Federal Holidays: Closed Family Days: 11 AM–6 PM ► 2 JAN: CLOSED

Arts & Crafts Center

907.384.3717 755 D St CERAMICS & POTTERY FRAME SHOP Tues–Fri: 8 AM–4 PM Sat: 10 AM–4 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

►2 JAN: CLOSED ►20 JAN: CLOSED

ENGRAVING SHOP Tues–Fri: 8 AM–4 PM Sun–Mon: Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

►2 JAN: CLOSED ►20 JAN: CLOSED

Auto Hobby

907.384.3718 755 D St Mon–Wed: Closed Thurs–Sun: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

►2 JAN: CLOSED ►18 JAN: CLOSED

Igloo Lounge at Polar Bowl 7176 Fighter Dr Mon–Wed: Closed Thurs: 5–8 PM Fri & Sat: 5–10 PM Sun: 1–6 PM Federal Holidays: Closed

Information, Tickets & Travel

907.753.2378 9497 20th St Mon–Fri: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM Sat & Sun: Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed ► 2 JAN 2026: CLOSED

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907.384.1640 • Fax 907.384.1951 7 Fourth St • jberlibrary@gmail.com Mon & Fri: 9 AM–6 PM Tue & Thurs: 9 AM–7 PM Wednesday: 10 AM–6 PM Saturday: 10 AM–5 PM Sun: Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Fireweed Lounge

907.552.2345 9387 Kuter Ave Thurs: 4–6 PM Fri–Wed: Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed ►2 JAN: CLOSED

Polar Bowl

907.753.PINS (7467) 7176 Fighter Dr Mon–Wed: Closed Thurs: 12–8 PM Fri & Sat: 12–10 PM Sun: 1–6 PM Family Day Hours: 7 PM–2 AM Federal Holidays: Closed

►2 JAN: CLOSED

Talkeetna Theater

7126 Fighter Dr Mon–Fri: 6 AM–8 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Warrior Zone

FITNESS

Buckner Fitness Center

907.384.1308 690 D St Mon–Fri: 5 AM–9 PM Sat–Sun: 11 AM–7 PM Training Holidays: 7 AM–7 PM Family Day Hours: 7 AM–7 PM Federal Holidays: Fitness Access Only

907.552.3114 8088 25th St MON–FRI Breakfast: 6–9 AM 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

POLAR PARADISE POOL ($6.50) 907.384.1302 Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed Visit jberlife.com/polar-paradise-pool for current hours.

DAILY GRAB & GO: 6 AM–6:30 PM

Elmendorf Fitness Center

907.552.3624 9510 22nd St Mon–Fri: 4:30 AM–9 PM Sat: 7 AM–3 PM Family Days: 7 AM–7 PM Federal Holidays: Fitness Access Only ELMENDORF FITNESS POOL 907.552.9890 Visit jberlife.com/efc-pool & pg. 32 for current hours.

Federal Holidays: Closed ►SUN: CLOSED

Hangar 5

907.552.3624 7309 Johnson Ave Mon–Fri: 6 AM–6 PM Sat & Sun: Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

FOOD

Frost Bites at Polar Bowl

907.384.9006 655 Richardson Dr Tue–Thurs: 9 AM–5 PM Fri & Sat: 12–8 PM Sun & Mon: Closed Federal Holidays: Closed Family Days: 9 AM–5 PM JBADD 907.384.RIDE (7433) BOSS 907.384.9023/907.406.4405

907.384.1780 27000 Arctic Valley Rd

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BUCKNER FITNESS POOL (FREE) 907.384.1302 Visit jberlife.com/buckner-pool & pg.

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7176 Fighter Dr Mon–Wed: 10:30 AM–4 PM Thurs: 10:30 AM–7 PM Fri: 10:30 AM–9 PM Sat: 12–9 PM Sun: 1–5 PM Family Days: 10:30 AM–4PM Federal Holidays: Closed

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OUTDOOR

Grizzly Grill

Provisions On Demand (POD) 907.551.0850 16710 Talley Ave Mon–Fri: 7 AM–8 PM UTA Weekends: 6 AM–7 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Revolution Coffee Co.

9497 20th St Mon–Fri: 7 AM–6 PM Sat–Sun: Closed

Wilderness Inn Restaurant 907.384.6048 647 C St MON–FRI Breakfast: 7–9 AM Lunch: 11 AM–1 PM Dinner: 4:30–6 PM

SAT, SUN, TRAINING DAYS FAMILY DAYS & FEDERAL HOLIDAYS Brunch: 10 AM–2 PM Supper: 4–5:30 PM

LODGING

Alaska Fisher House

4943 Zeaner Ave 907.222.1673 Mon–Fri: 8 AM–4 PM Family Days: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Federal Holidays: Closed

Air Force Inns (Lodging)

907.552.2454 7153 Fighter Dr Open 24/7

RESOURCES & MORE

AAFES Main Exchange

JBER Laundry

907.552.4838 23400 41st St Thurs & Fri: 4 PM–8 PM Sat, Sun & Holidays: 10 AM–6 PM

907.753.4422 5800 Westover Ave Mon–Sat: 9 AM–8 PM Sun: 10 AM–6 PM shopmyexchange.com

Moose Run Golf Course

Accounting (NAF)

Military & Family Readiness Centers

Hillberg Ski Area

907.384.4653 27000 Arctic Valley Rd CLUBHOUSE Visit mooserungolfcourse.com for current hours.

Family Days: 8 AM–8 PM Federal Holidays: Closed

Otter Lake

907.854.1734 65536 Otter Lake Rd

►CLOSED FOR THE SEASON – PLEASE CALL TO MAKE OTTER LAKE LODGE RESERVATIONS.

WARRIOR XTREME PAINTBALL 907.854.1734 Upper Otter Lake Rd (By reservation)

Outdoor Recreation Center

907.552.2022 794 Davis Hwy CAMPGROUNDS EQUIPMENT RENTALS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM RV STORAGE Mon–Fri: 9 AM–6 PM Sat–Sun: Closed Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed SKEET, TRAP & ARCHERY RANGE 907.384. 7981 45–100 Circle Dr JUNE– AUG & DEC–FEB ►CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

SEPT–NOV & MAR–MAY Mon–Thurs: Closed Fri–Sun: 12–5 PM Federal Holidays: Closed

907.552.9769 10480 Sijan Ave Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–4 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Arctic Warrior Events Center (AWEC)

907.552.2345 9387 Kuter Ave Mon–Fri: 8 AM–4 PM (By reservation) Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Commissary

907.580.4425 5800 Westover Ave Mon–Sat: 9 AM–8 PM Sun: 9 AM–7 PM commissaries.com

Education Centers

AIR FORCE 907.552.3164 4109 Bullard Ave Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–5 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed ARMY 907.384.0970 7 4th St Mon–Fri: 8 AM–3:45 PM Federal Holidays: Closed

Human Resources

APF/ CPO 907.552.3572 8517 20th St Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM 1st & 3rd Tue: Closed at 12 PM Federal Holidays: Closed NAF 907.552.4563 8517 20th St Mon & Tue: 7:30 AM–4 PM Wed: 7:30 AM–12 PM Thurs & Fri: 7:30 AM–4 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

907.384.1902 726 Quartermaster Rd Mon–Fri: 7 AM–3 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE 907.384.0225 600 Richardson Dr, Rm A139 Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed 3rd Thurs: Closed (Training Day) MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS 907.552.4943 4984 & 4986 Zuckert Ave Mon–Fri:7:30 AM–4:30 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed 3rd Thurs: Closed (Training Day) EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) AIR FORCE: 907.552.8840 ARMY: 907.384.0225

Military Personnel Flight (MPF)

AIR FORCE 907.552.8080 8517 20th St Mon–Fri: 8 AM–3 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed ARMY 907.384.2956 600 Richardson Dr Mon–Fri: 8 AM–5 PM Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Paradise Cuts

907.753.1099 9497 20th St Sun–Mon: Closed Tue, Wed & Fri: 10 AM–6 PM Sat: 10 AM–4 PM

UNITE Program

907.691.4094 9497 20th St Mon–Fri: 8 AM–4:30 PM Family Day Hours: 8 AM–4PM Federal Holidays: Closed

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