JBERLife! Magazine Aug 2025

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FSS LEADERSHIP TEAM

MARKETING TEAM

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM

You can researve all Outdoor Adventure Program trips up to 30 days in advance.

SUMMER ADVENTURES AWAIT!

Eagle River Rafting

Fri 1, 15 Aug • 5 PM – 8:30 PM

$89/ person

Ages 10+

ATV Eklutna

Sun 3, 10 Aug • 7:30 AM – 4 PM

$159/ person

Ages 18+ w/valid driver’s license

Ages 12+

Intro to ATV

Thur 14, 28 Aug • 5 PM – 9 PM

$79/ person

Ages 18+ w/valid driver’s license

Bird Creek ATV

Sun 17 Aug • 7 AM – 3 PM

$139/ person

Ages 18+ w/valid driver’s license

Six Mile Lake Kayak

Wed 20 Aug • 5 PM – 9 PM

$59/ person

Single Kayak Ages 14+

Tandem Kayak Ages 10+ w/accompanied guardian

Youth Adventure Camp

Mon 4 Aug – Fri 8 Aug

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM • Each Day

$299/ person

Ages 12-14

Matanuska River Rafting

Sat 9, 23 Aug • 7:30 AM – 5 PM

$129/ person

Ages 10+

Outdoor Adventure Program

4414 Pease Ave. • 907.552.2022

JBER Life! Members receive 20% OFF!!!!

Ages 18+

Eagleglen Bike

Wed 27 Aug • 5 PM – 6:30 PM

$19/ person

Ages 10+

Portage Lake Kayak

Sat 30 Aug • 7:30 AM – 5 PM

$109/ person

Single Kayak Ages 16+

Tandem Kayak Ages 12+ w/accompanied guardian

Eagle River Kayak

Sun 31 Aug • 7:30 AM – 5 PM

$109/ person

Ages 14+

OUTDOOR

You can researve all Outdoor Adventure Program trips up to 30 days in advance.

SUMMER ADVENTURES AWAIT!

CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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

AT-HOME PARENT ACTIVITIES

MAKE OOBLECK

Mix 2 cups of cornstarch to 1 cup of water in a bowl.

Stand Up Paddle

Board Six Mile Lake

Continue mixing the cornstarch and water until Oobleck is formed.

Wed 13 Aug • 5 PM – 9 PM / person

Ages 12+

Resiliency Day

JBER Life! Members receive 20% OFF!!!!

Limited care will be available Fri 29 Aug

Parents Night Out

Limited care will be available Fri 29 Aug

Registration opens Mon 4 Aug – Fri 15 Aug

/ person

Kindergarten Farewell Fri 15 Aug • 3pm • All CDCs

Ages 18+ w/valid driver’s license

Fri, 22 Aug 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Sat, 23Aug 9:00AM-5:00PM

$79 per Ages 14+

Register by: Thurs 21 Aug 3 PM Camera will be provided 2 -DAY

Intro to ATV

PARENT ACTIVITY

Thur 14, 28 Aug • 5 PM – 9 PM / person

YESTERDAY, TODAY & TOMORROW

Ages 18+ w/valid driver’s license

Bird Creek ATV Sun 17 Aug • 7 AM – 3 PM

$129/ person

Ages 18+ w/valid driver’s license

Six Mile Lake Kayak

Wed 20 Aug • 5 PM – 9 PM / person

Single Kayak Ages 14+

Tandem Kayak Ages 10+ w/accompanied guardian ATV Eklutna and Serenity Falls Hike

Eagleglen Bike Wed 27 Aug • 5 PM – 6:30 PM

$19/ person

Ages 10+

Each day, talk with your child about different things he/she did yesterday and today, and something he/she plans to do tomorrow. Emphasize yesterday, today and tomorrow in your discussion. Comparing what happened yesterday and today can also support awareness of differences in days.

Portage Lake Kayak Sat 30 Aug • 7:30 AM – 5 PM

$109/ person

Single Kayak Ages 16+

Tandem Kayak Ages 12+ w/accompanied guardian

Portage River Kayak Sun 31 Aug • 7:30 AM – 5 PM

$109/ person

Ages 14+

FRIDAY AUGUST

POLAR BOWL

7176 Fighter Dr • 907.753.PINS

WEEKDAY SPECIALS

Thursdays & Fridays • 12 – 4 PM

Bowl for $1.29/$1.59 per game AND $3.99 shoes.

Excluding holidays.

BOTTOMLESS BOWLING

Thursdays • 4 – 8 PM

$12.99/$15.99 PER PERSON OR $3.99 games

All you can bowl! AND $3.99 shoes.

SUNDAY FUNDAY PINS & PITCHERS

Sundays • 1 – 6 PM

$3.59 per game AND $3.99 shoes.

$44.99/$49.99*

*90-min/lane + two pitchers of soda.

RENT-A-LANE BOWLING

Traditional Bowling

$21.99/$26.99

Hyper Bowling

$31.99/$36.99

Polar Bowl and Frost Bites

will be closed August 29th, 30th & 31st in observance of the Labor Day weekend.

JBER LIFE! MEMBERSHIP BOWLING EXTRAVAGANZA!

Sat 16 Aug • 1 PM OR 4 PM JBER Life! Membership Campaign

MONTHLY SPECIALS

All JBER Life members get 90 minutes of FREE Bowling

CELEBRATE

END OF SUMMER WITH DOLLAR DAY

Thurs 7 Aug • 4 – 8 PM Bowl for $1.00! AND $3.99 shoes.

NEON

SATURDAY’S

Sat 9 Aug • 12 – 10 PM

Neon Bowling all day!

$4.59 per game Bowl for $1.00!

EAT AND PLAY WEEKDAYS

Thursdays & Fridays

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!

Please note:

- Offer only valid in the same week the meal is purchased

- Limit one receipt/free game per day

- Shoe rental not included Bowl for $

LEAGUE WARM UP NIGHT

Thurs 7, 14, 21 & 28 Aug • 4 – 8 PM

League Season is fast approaching!

Time to get out and put some time on the lanes to warm up! Come out and knock the dust off your game!

$2.99 games for league memebrs!

Provide your current USBC card for a special price!

CELEBRATE WITH US! Call 907.753.PINS for party details and rates.

BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL

Fri 15 Aug • 6 – 10 PM Bowl for $3.00!

Shoes $3.99

Celebrate your last days of summer by rolling your way towards the new school year with our back to school special.

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. *shoes included

NATIONAL S'MORES DAY

AT OTTER LAKE Sun 10 Aug • 4 PM – 6 PM FREE to everyone! While supplies last! Come celebrate National Smore's Day in a family-friendly environment. Build your own smore’s bar with classic smore’s ingredients and a variety of chocolates and graham crackers.

UNITE

YOUR EVENT, OUR MONEY

Start Planning Your Events Now!

The UNITE program benefits all Airmen, including, Active Duty, Reserves, Civilian (NAF/APF) and Air National Guard members are all authorized UNITE funds for CY25.

WHY UNITE ?

Build strong and lasting relationships! Provide opportunity for fun away from the workplace! Increase comradery and morale!

Up to $15 per person/activity & $6 per person/food

Plan Your Year Now!

All Squadron UNITE requests due to the UNITE office NLT 31 Oct .

BACK TO SCHOOL

755 D St. • 907.384.3717

Toddler Time every Tuesday and Thursday 10 AM $5 each crafter, different crafts for toddlers each week!

Unless notated all classes are ages 6+

GLASS FUSION

LUPINE OR FORGET ME NOT

Fri 8 Aug or Sat 16 Aug 10 AM

Lupine Class Ages 6+

Forget Me Not Class Ages 10+

Members: $50

Non-Members: $60

All class registrations closes 24 hours prior to class start times. Facility is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

PICTURE FRAME CLASS

Fri 8 Aug, Wed 13 Aug, Wed 27 Aug 10 AM • Ages 12+

Members: $50

Non-Members: $60

Bring a 5x7in 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

CLAY HAND-BUILDING

CATERPILLAR DISH

Sat 9 Aug or Wed 20 Aug 10 AM • Ages 6+

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

The Auto Hobby Shop will be closed Aug 29 - 31

The Arts & Crafts Center will be closed Sept 2nd

PAINT CLASS

ALCOHOL INK MOOSE

Sat 23 Aug

10 AM • Ages 6+

Members: $40

Non-Members: $50

ALL AGES WELCOME! Available during regularly scheduled hours.

Ceramics start at $13 and include glazes, shop fees, and firing.

Can’t make it when we are open?

Take home pick and paint ceramic kits are available for no additional fee. Simply take home, paint and return when finished.

Need that perfect award for someone that is PCSing, Retiring, or just an all around great person?

We offer custom Framing and Engraving with most orders ready within a week.

7 Fourth St

7 Fourth St

Phone • 907.384.1640 / Fax • 907.384.1951

Phone • 907.384.1640 / Fax • 907.384.1951

Email: jberlibrary@gmail.com / Website: jberlife.com/library

Email: jberlibrary@gmail.com / Website: jberlife.com/library

STORY TIME THEMES

at 10:30 AM

at 10:30 AM

27 July - 2 Aug: Vegetables

3 Aug - 9 Aug: Numbers

10 Aug - 16 Aug: Back to School

17 Aug - 23 Aug: Birds

FREE Kids’ Safety Workshop!

Prepare With Pedro & Hands-only CPR

FREE Kids’ Safety Workshop! Prepare With Pedro & Hands-only CPR

Prepare With Pedro & Hands-only

Prepare With Pedro & Hands-only CPR

24 Aug - 30 Aug: Alaskan Animals

31 Aug - 6 Nov: Fairy Tales

FREE Kids’ Safety Workshop!

demonstration for all ages.

demonstration for all ages.

The Integrated Resilience Office, the Red Cross, and the JBER Library are offering FREE youth disaster preparedness presentations for elementaryaged students! Students will receive a fun emergency preparedness item and an age-appropriate presentation to help teach them how to stay safe during a disaster. The Red Cross will also offer a free hands-only CPR demonstration for all ages.

demonstration for all ages.

The Integrated Resilience Office, the Red Cross, and the JBER Library are offering FREE youth disaster preparedness presentations for elementaryaged students! Students will receive a fun emergency preparedness item and an age-appropriate presentation to help teach them how to stay safe during a disaster. The Red Cross will also offer a free hands-only CPR demonstration for all ages.

during a disaster. The Red Cross will also offer a free hands-only CPR demonstration for all ages.

The Prepare with Pedro presentation, for students in grades K-2 (ages 4-7), is a 30-45 minute classroom-based presentation that teaches students to:

The Integrated Resilience Office, the Red Cross, and the JBER Library are offering FREE youth disaster preparedness presentations for elementaryaged students! Students will receive a fun emergency preparedness item and an age-appropriate presentation to help teach them how to stay safe during a disaster. The Red Cross will also offer a free hands-only CPR demonstration for all ages.

The Integrated Resilience Office, the Red Cross, and the JBER Library are offering FREE youth disaster preparedness presentations for elementaryaged students! Students will receive a fun emergency preparedness item and an age-appropriate presentation to help teach them how to stay safe during a disaster. The Red Cross will also offer a free hands-only CPR demonstration for all ages.

The Prepare with Pedro presentation, for students in grades K-2 (ages 4-7), is a 30-45 minute classroom-based presentation that teaches students to:

The Prepare with Pedro presentation, for students in grades K-2 (ages 4-7), is a 30-45 minute classroom-based presentation that teaches students to:

The Prepare with Pedro presentation, for students in grades K-2 (ages 4-7), is a 30-45 minute classroom-based presentation that teaches students to:

The Prepare with Pedro presentation, for students in grades K-2 (ages 4-7), is a 30-45 minute classroom-based presentation that teaches students to:

The Prepare with Pedro presentation, for students in grades K-2 (ages 4-7), is a 30-45 minute classroom-based presentation that teaches students to:

The Prepare with Pedro presentation, for students in grades K-2 (ages 4-7), is a 30-45 minute classroom-based presentation that teaches students to:

Identify the best ways to stay safe during emergencies that can occur in their communities.

The Prepare with Pedro presentation, for students in grades K-2 (ages 4-7), is a 30-45 minute classroom-based presentation that teaches students to:

Identify the best ways to stay safe during emergencies that can occur in their communities.

Identify the best ways to stay safe during emergencies that can occur in their communities.

Identify the best ways to stay safe during emergencies that can occur in their communities.

Identify the best ways to stay safe during emergencies that can occur in their communities.

Identify the best ways to prevent and stay safe during a home fire.

Identify the best ways to stay safe during emergencies that can occur in their communities.

Identify the best ways to prevent and stay safe during a home fire.

Identify the best ways to prevent and stay safe during a home fire.

Identify the best ways to prevent and stay safe during a home fire.

Identify the best ways to stay safe during emergencies that can occur in their communities.

Use coping skills to help manage stress during emergencies and in everyday situations.

Use coping skills to help manage stress during emergencies and in everyday situations.

Identify the best ways to prevent and stay safe during a home fire.

Identify the best ways to prevent and stay safe during a home fire.

Use coping skills to help manage stress during emergencies and in everyday situations.

Use coping skills to help manage stress during emergencies and in everyday situations.

Identify the best ways to prevent and stay safe during a home fire.

Use coping skills to help manage stress during emergencies and in everyday situations.

Gain confidence in their abilities to be prepared for emergencies through handson activities.

Use coping skills to help manage stress during emergencies and in everyday situations.

Gain confidence in their abilities to be prepared for emergencies through handson activities.

Gain confidence in their abilities to be prepared for emergencies through handson activities.

Gain confidence in their abilities to be prepared for emergencies through handson activities.

Use coping skills to help manage stress during emergencies and in everyday situations.

through handson activities.

Use their knowledge to act as advocates for emergency preparedness in their homes and communities.

Gain confidence in their abilities to be prepared for emergencies through handson activities.

Use their knowledge to act as advocates for emergency preparedness in their homes and communities.

Use their knowledge to act as advocates for emergency preparedness in their homes and communities.

Gain confidence in their abilities to be prepared for emergencies through handson activities.

Discuss the role science plays in emergency preparedness.

Discuss the role science plays in emergency preparedness.

Gain confidence in their abilities to be prepared for emergencies through handson activities.

Use their knowledge to act as advocates for emergency preparedness in their homes and communities.

Use their knowledge to act as advocates for emergency preparedness in their homes and communities.

Discuss the role science plays in emergency preparedness.

Discuss the role science plays in emergency preparedness.

Use their knowledge to act as advocates for emergency preparedness in their homes and communities.

Use their knowledge to act as advocates for emergency preparedness in their homes and communities.

Sign up for this FREE presentation today!

Sign up for this FREE presentation today!

Discuss the role science plays in emergency preparedness.

Use their knowledge to act as advocates for emergency preparedness in their homes and communities.

Sign up for this FREE presentation today!

Discuss the role science plays in emergency preparedness.

Discuss the role science plays in emergency preparedness.

Provide your students and their families with this lifesaving emergency preparedness training from the Red Cross.

Provide your students and their families with this lifesaving emergency preparedness training from the Red Cross.

Sign up for this FREE presentation today! Provide your students and their families with this lifesaving emergency preparedness training from the Red Cross.

Sign up for this FREE presentation today!

Provide your students and their families with this lifesaving emergency preparedness training from the Red Cross.

Discuss the role science plays in emergency preparedness.

Sign up for this FREE presentation today!

Sign up for this FREE presentation today! Provide your students and their families with this lifesaving emergency preparedness training from the Red Cross.

Provide your students and their families with this lifesaving emergency preparedness training from the Red Cross.

Event information:

Sign up for this FREE presentation today! Provide your students and their families with this lifesaving emergency preparedness training from the Red Cross.

Provide your students and their families with this lifesaving emergency preparedness training from the Red Cross.

Event information: JBER Library (Bldg. 7, 4 St., JBER-R) th August 1 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. st,

Event information: JBER Library (Bldg. 7, 4 St., JBER-R) th August 1 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00

Event information:

JBER Library (Bldg. 7, 4 St., JBER-R) th August 1 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. st,

Event information: JBER Library (Bldg. 7, 4 St., JBER-R) th August 1 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. st,

Event information: JBER Library (Bldg. 7, 4 St., JBER-R) th August 1 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. st,

For more information, and to sign up, scan the QR code

For more information, and to sign up, scan the QR code

For more information, and to sign up, scan the QR code

Event information: JBER Library (Bldg. 7, 4 St., JBER-R) th August 1 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. st, For more information, and to sign up, scan the QR code

SUNNY COVE SEA KAYAKING

FOX ISLAND MORNING KAYAK & CRUISE

May 31 – Sept 5

8:30 AM – 4 PM

$252/person

3 hr morning kayak tour in Resurrection Bay, Lunch on Fox Island and then a 3 hr cruise.

SEAVEY’S DOG SLEDDING ADVENTURES IN FORMATION TICK ETS & TRAVEL 9497

WILDERNESS DOG SLED RIDE AND TOUR

May 8 – Sept 25

9 AM, 11:45 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:15 PM, & 6:30 PM

Ages (13+): $97

Ages (2–12): $49

A summer sled ride (approximately 1 hr) with time to play with the sled dogs & puppies. Followed by a 3 hr cruise.

Explore Alaska!

STONEY CREEK CANOPY AND ZIPLINE

June 6 – Aug 9 • 9 AM – 4:30 PM

Check in is always 45 minutes prior to departure time.

Ages (15+): $147

Ages (10–14): $112

Weight limit: 80 – 270 lbs*

8 Ziplines, 3 Suspension Bridges, 2 Rappels!

*Customers must be in this weight range to participate in the attraction. If weight requirements are not met the customer will not be allowed to zip. (No Refunds)

ALASKA RAILROAD COASTAL CLASSI C

MOOSE PASS ADVENTURES

TRAIL LAKE KAYAK TOUR

May 24 – Sept 15 • 9 AM – 4:30 PM

$100/person (2 person minimum)

3 hr guided kayak tour in the Chugach Mountains

HIKE & KAYAK TOUR

Now – Sept 7 • 8:30 AM

$210/person (2 person minimum)

Full Day Kayak on Grant Lake out to the famed Iditarod

SEWARD FISHING CLUB

FULL-DAY MULTI SPECIES FISHING TRIP

(HALIBUT, SALMON & ROCKFISH)

Every Monday – July & Aug

6 AM – 2 PM

Ages (6+): $361

6 HOUR SALMON & ROCKFISH TRIP

Now – Aug 31

6 AM & 1 PM

Ages (6+): $230

ANC TO SEWARD (6:45 AM – 11:20 PM)

SEWARD TO ANC (6 PM – 10:15 AM )

ONE-WAY TO SEWARD

June 1 – Sept 3

Ages (12+): $97

Ages (2–11): $49

GOLDSTAR ONE-WAY

June 1 – Sept 3

Ages (12+): $200

Ages (2–11): $117

SEWARD ROUNDTRIP

June 1 – Sept 3

Ages (12+): $165

Ages (2–11): $83

GOLDSTAR ROUNDTRIP

June 1 – Sept 3

Ages (12+): $339

Ages (2–11): $200

REAL ALASKA TOUR

6 HR REAL ALASKA TOUR

May23 – Sept 15 • 11:30 AM

Ages (13+): $178

Ages (2–12): $95

The best way to see Seward without needing a car. Go on a fully guided tour that includes a trip to Exit Glacier, lunch at a local restaurant, see possible Spawning Salmon and a Wilderness Dog Sled Ride and tour.

FREE Kids’ Safety Workshop! Prepare With Pedro & Hands-only CPR

The Integrated Resilience Office, the Red Cross, and the JBER L offering FREE youth disaster preparedness presentations for ele aged students! Students will receive a fun emergency preparedne and an age-appropriate presentation to help teach them how to s during a disaster. The Red Cross will also offer a free hands-o demonstration for all ages.

The Integrated Resilience Office, the Red Cross, and the JBER Library are offering FREE youth disaster preparedness presentations for elementaryaged students! Students will receive a fun emergency preparedness item and an age-appropriate presentation to help teach them how to stay safe during a disaster. The Red Cross will also offer a free hands-only CPR demonstration for all ages.

The Prepare with Pedro presentation, for students in grades K-2 (ages 4-7), is a 30-45 minute classroom-based presentation that teaches students to:

The Prepare with Pedro presentation, for students in grades K-2 (ages 4-7), is a 30-45 minute classroom-based presentation that teaches students to:

Identify the best ways to stay safe during emergencies that can occur in their communities.

Identify the best ways to stay safe during emergencies that can occur in their communities.

Identify the best ways to prevent and stay safe during a home fire.

Identify the best ways to prevent and stay safe during a home fire.

Use coping skills to help manage stress during emergencies and in everyday situations.

Use coping skills to help manage stress during emergencies and in everyday situations.

Gain confidence in their abilities to be prepared for emergencies through handson activities.

Gain confidence in their abilities to be prepared for emergencies through handson activities.

Use their knowledge to act as advocates for emergency preparedness in their homes and communities.

Discuss the role science plays in emergency preparedness.

Use their knowledge to act as advocates for emergency preparedness in their homes and communities.

Discuss the role science plays in emergency preparedness.

Sign up for this Provide your saving emergency the Red Cross.

Sign up for this FREE presentation today! Provide your students and their families with this lifesaving emergency preparedness training from the Red Cross.

Event information:

JBER Library (Bldg. 7, 4 St., JBER-R) th August 1 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. st,

For more information, and to sign up, scan the QR code

FREE Kids’ Safety Workshop!

• School Liaisons

This virtual workshop is perfect for ALL personnel and families who are relocating to JBER.

INTRO TO BUILDING A RESUME

Wed 20 Aug

NAVIGATING USA JOBS

Wed 13 Aug

Analyze job opportunity announcements and learn how to prepare a competitive Federal resume.

REGISTER FOR EVENTS ON TOCKIFY

@ HTTPS://TOCKIFY. COM/JBERMFRC

OR SCAN THE QR CODE

Learn the basic skills for preparing a private sector resume.

MI LI TARY & FAMI LY READINESS CENTERS

LI NKEDIN 101

Army Community Service: 600 Richardson Dr, Rm A139 • 907.384.1517

Wed 6 Aug

Military and Family Readiness: 4984 & 4986 Zuckert Avenue • 907.552.4943

Join us to learn basic skills and tips to getting started on LinkedIn and how to optimize it to further your career path.

Air Force Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Week – Senior Leaders

Wed 18–22 Aug • 8 AM–4 PM

Elmo Education Center, Rm 111

Are you a Senior Leader E8/E9 or O4-O6 retiring in the next 24 months? The Air Force TAP is designed to prepare you for your next life chapter. Let's Get Started! Please ensure your initial counseling and pre-separation briefing appointments are completed prior to attendance.

Contact the M&FRC for more information or to register:

• 907.552.4943

• 673FSS.FSG.JBERAFTAP@us.af.mil

WELCOME TO THE LAST FRONTIER

– SPOUSE ORIENTATION !

Wed 20 Aug • 9 AM–1 PM

New to Alaska? Discover, connect, and thrive in the Last Frontier!

• Meet new spouses

• Break the military language code

• Learn about Alaska wildlife

• Connect with community resources

Open to all military spouses: your Alaskan adventure starts here!

P RE-ARRIVAL ORIENTATION (V IRTUAL )

Wed 27 Aug • 9–10:30 AM

Planning an upcoming PCS to JBER? To set you up for success, don't miss our Pre-arrival Orientation! You will learn information on the different modes of travel to Alaska, tips on planning and preparation, and about specific JBER resources and supports, such as:

• Military Housing Office

• Child Care

• School Liaisons

This virtual workshop is perfect for ALL personnel and families who are relocating to JBER.

EMPLOYMENT

READINESS

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS (VIRTUAL)

11:30 AM–1 PM Bldg. 600, Rm. A135

NAVIGATING USA JOBS

Wed 13 Aug

Analyze job opportunity announcements and learn how to prepare a competitive Federal resume.

LINKEDIN 101

Wed 6 Aug

Join us to learn basic skills and tips to getting started on LinkedIn and how to optimize it to further your career path.

INTRO TO BUILDING A RESUME

Wed 20 Aug

Learn the basic skills for preparing a private sector resume.

IDITAROD DFAC

8088 25th St

907.552.3114

LIMITED TIME OFFERS FOR AUGUST

Restaurant Rotation featuring the Republic of Spice

Experience authentic Indian cuisine such as Tandoori Chicken, Pork Bindaloo or Chana Masala rice bowl, salad or naan wrap. Available August 4 – 29 (Mon – Fri ) for lunch & dinner at the Iditarod DFAC!

CHECK OUT WHAT’S NEW at YOUR DFAC!

– OPEN TO EVERYONE!

Fire & Iron – Now featuring a greater variety based on YOUR feedback!

Wrap It Up – Fresh new deli options are on the horizon!

HFL (Healthy For Life) – A new way to power your day!

The Kitchen – Theme Days and a refreshed menu coming your way! NEW! HUB for Book & Game Exchange

Enjoy breakfast skillets, a pasta station, car ved meats & more – open to everyone!

Brunch Weekends Are back!

Sat & Sun • 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Enjoy breakfast skillets, a pasta station, car ved meats & more – open to everyone!

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

Know Before You Go

FACILITY CLOSURES

HANGAR 5 Now–Fall 2025 Closed for renovations.

Stay tuned for updates!

you for your understanding.

Child Development Centers (CDC)

KATMAI CENTER

907.552.2697 / 5113

7181 11th St

Mon–Fri: 6 AM–5:30 PM

Federal Holidays: Closed

KODIAK CENTER

907.384.1510

6 Chilkoot Ave

Mon–Fri: 6 AM–5:30 PM Federal Holidays: Closed

SITKA CENTER

907.552.6403

6376 15th St

Mon–Fri: 6 AM–5:30 PM

Federal Holidays: Closed

TALKEETNA CENTER

907.384.0686

11 5th St

Mon–Fri: 6 AM–5:30 PM Federal Holidays: Closed

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

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

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: 2–6 PM

Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

KENNECOTT

907.552.2266

6104 Carswell Ave

SCHOOL YEAR HOURS

Mon–Fri: 2–6 PM

Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Youth Sports

907.552.3215

6104 Carswell Ave

Mon–Fri: 12–5 PM

Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed Aero Club

907.552.5435

Hangar 7, 10286 Taxi Way #P Mon–Fri: 10 AM–3

Visit

Library

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

Permafrost Pub

907.552.3298

9387 Kuter Ave

Thurs: 4–6 PM

Fri–Wed: Closed

Family Days & Federal Holidays: 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

Federal Holidays: Closed

►30, 31 AUG, 1, 2 SEP: CLOSED

Talkeetna Theater

7126 Fighter Dr

Mon–Fri: 6 AM–8 PM

Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Warrior Zone

907.384.9006

655 Richardson Dr

Tue–Thurs: 9 AM–5 PM

Fri & Sat: 12–8 PM

Sun & Mon: Closed

JBADD

907.384.RIDE (7433)

BOSS

907.384.9023/907.406.4405

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

Federal Holidays: Fitness Access Only

BUCKNER FITNESS POOL (FREE)

907.384.1302

Visit jberlife.com/buckner-pool for current hours.

POLAR PARADISE POOL ($6.50)

907.384.1302

Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed Visit jberlife.com/polar-paradise-pool for current hours.

Elmendorf Fitness Center

907.552.3624

9510 22nd St

Mon–Fri: 5 AM–9 PM

Family Days: 7 AM–7 PM

Federal Holidays: Fitness Access Only

ELMENDORF FITNESS POOL

907.552.9890

Visit jberlife.com/efc-pool for current hours.

Federal Holidays: Closed ►29 AUG, 1 SEP: CLOSED

Hangar 5

907.552.3624 • 7309 Johnson Ave

Visit jberlife.com//hangar-5 for current hours.

►NOW - FALL: CLOSED

Frost Bites

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

Federal Holidays: Closed

Grizzly Grill

907.384.1780

27000 Arctic Valley Rd

Refer to pg. 32 for QR code for Business Hours

Iditarod DFAC

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

DAILY GRAB & GO: 6 AM–6:30 PM

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 & FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

Brunch: 10 AM–2 PM

Supper: 4–5:30 PM

Alaska Fisher House

4943 Zeaner Ave

907.222.1673

Mon–Fri: 8 AM–4 PM

Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

Air Force Inns (Lodging)

907.552.2454

7153 Fighter Dr Open 24/7

Hillberg Ski Area

907.552.4838

23400 41st St

►CLOSED FOR THE SEASON

Moose Run Golf Course

907.384.4653

27000 Arctic Valley Rd

CLUBHOUSE

Visit mooserungolfcourse.com for current hours.

Otter Lake

907.854.1734

65536 Otter Lake Rd

Mon–Tue: Closed

Wed- Sun: 12–6:30 PM

Federal Holidays: 12-6:30pm

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

AAFES Main Exchange

907.753.4422

5800 Westover Ave

Mon–Sat: 9 AM–8 PM

Sun: 10 AM–6 PM shopmyexchange.com

Accounting (NAF)

907.552.9769

10480 Sijan Ave

Mon–Fri: 7:30 AM–4 PM

Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed ►29 AUG, 1 SEP: 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 ARMY

907.384.0970

7 4th St

Mon–Fri: 8 AM–3:45 PM

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 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 ►29 AUG, 1 SEP: CLOSED

JBER

Laundry

907.384.1902

726 Quartermaster Rd

Mon–Fri: 7 AM–3 PM

Family Days & Federal Holidays: Closed

&

907.384.1517

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

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 Federal Holidays: Closed

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