JBER LIFE MEMBER BINGO AT HILLBERG Sat 25 Oct • 3 – 5 PM Ages 18+/ verification of membership required
TO REGISTER FOR BINGO USE SIGNUPGENIUS
Registration Closes Thurs 23 Oct • 1 PM HILLBERG SKI AREA
Get a chance to win prizes before the Hillberg Winter Season begins! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided!
Registration Opens Wed 1 Oct • 6 PM
9497 20th St. • 907.753.2378
ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER
1 DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
Mon 1 Sept – Mon 30 March
Thurs – Mon • 12 – 5PM
Ages (18+): $25
Ages (3-17): $15
SAN DIEGO ZOO/ SAFARI PARK
1 DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
Ages (12+): $70
Ages (3-12): $60
2 DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
Ages (18+): $126
Ages (3-17): $116
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ATLANTA ZOO
1 DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
Ages (18+): $32
Ages (3-17): $25
GEORGIA AQUARIUM
1 DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
Ages (3+): $47
ALASKA ZOO
1 DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
Ages (18+): $13
Ages (3-17): $9
ALASKA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER
1 DAY GENERAL ADMISSION
Ages (4+): $21
***PLEASE BE ADVISED PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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ALASKA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CENTER
OVER 20 YEARS OF PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION
In 1993, Mike Miller founded Big Game Alaska with just a modest herd of plains bison and Rocky Mountain elk. Since then, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) has transformed over the last 30 years gaining 501(c) 3 nonprofit status in 2000. In 2007, the name was changed from Big Game Alaska to The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Today the AWCC is Southcentral Alaska’s #1 visitor attraction.
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is located in Portage Valley and is surrounded by the breathtaking Chugach Mountain Range and Turnagain Arm Inlet. Located at Mile 79 of the Seward Highway, AWCC is a non-profit sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. AWCC takes in orphaned and injured animals year-round and provides them a forever home. The sanctuary maintains over 200 acres of spacious habitats for resident animals to feel at home displaying their natural wild behavior as education ambassadors for their species. The AWCC has a partnership with the US Forest Service and leases 110 additional acres that are dedicated specifically to wood bison.
The AWCC is home to lynx, brown bears, porcupines, wood bison, black bears, foxes, coyotes, wolves, moose, elk, Sitka black-tail deer, muskox, caribou, reindeer, a bald eagle, a great horned owl, a red squirrel, and ferrets. The animals are cared for in large, natural environments.
Since 2003, the AWCC has taken part in a program to reintroduce native wood bison back into Alaska after a 100-year absence. The wood bison is the largest land mammal in North America and is a keystone grazing herbivore from the region. This project is a joint effort with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. In 2015, 130 wood bison were released back into western Alaska. For more information, visit the Wood Bison Restoration page.
Along with our conservation efforts, the AWCC is also dedicated to providing our guests with high-quality learning opportunities. Educational efforts include development of STEM curriculum, as well as teaching visitors and students about Alaska’s wildlife through field trips, tours, interpretive signage, and animal presentations.
YOUR EVENT OUR MONEY
Plan Your Events Now!
The UNITE program bene ts all Airmen, including, Active Duty, Reserves, Civilian (NAF/APF) and Air National Guard members are all authorized UNITE funds for CY25.
Up to $15 per person/activity & $6 per person/food
Plan Your Year Now!
Important Deadlines:
Fri 31 Oct: All Squadron UNITE requests due to the UNITE o ce, including any transferred funding memos if applicable.
Thur 6 Nov: Consolidation of unobligated funds; additional requests will be accepted on a rst-come, rst-served basis until funds are exhausted.
Sun 30 Nov: Final requests due (for any fall-out funds) Fri 19 Dec: All events must be completed
Why UNITE?
Build strong and lasting relationships! Provide opportunity for fun away from the workplace! Increase comradery and morale!
jberlife.com/unite/
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 STICK PAINTING
Gather sticks from outside, paint w/paint of choice and display in a vase.
CDC TRANSPORTATION PARADE MARK YOUR CALENDERS!
Resiliency Day • Mon 10 Nov
Limited care will be available, registration is open from Mon 13 Oct – Fri 24 Oct
All CYP Closed Labor Day Mon 13 Oct
Parents Night Out • Sat 18 Oct
Limited care will be available
Resiliency Day / CYP Training Fri 10 Oct
Limited care will be available, registration is closed
Parent Advisory Board Meeting
Located in building 10480 Rm 211 Wed 8 Oct • 12 AM –1 PM
Talkeetna CDC • Fri 3 Oct • 3 PM
Denali CDC • Thurs 9 Oct • 3 PM
Sitka CDC • Fri 24 Oct • 3 PM
PARENT ACTIVITY FAMILY CONNECTION
Encouraging children to connect with older family members can strengthen their sense of family and appreciation for traditions. Share stories with your child about their grandparents. If possible, help them connect through phone calls or social media so elders can share memories from their own childhood.
POLAR BOWL
7176 Fighter Dr • 907.753.PINS
Shoe Rental
Members: $4.19 Non-members: $5.19
October Fun Awaits at Polar Bowl!
BOTTOMLESS BOWLING
Thursdays • 4 – 8 PM
$13.99/$16.99 PER PERSON OR $4.29 games
All you can bowl AND $4.19 shoes
SUNDAY FUNDAY PINS & PITCHERS
Sundays • 1 – 6 PM
$3.89 per game AND $4.19 shoes
$46.99/$50.99*
*90-min/lane & two free pitchers of soda from the Lounge!
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL
SATURDAY NIGHT NEON
Saturdays • 5 – 10 PM
$16.99/person for 1-hr*
$19.99/person for 2-hrs*
$22.99/person for 3-hrs*
Hyper Bowling lanes not included *shoes included
HOME SCHOOL PE DAYS
Thursdays • 12 – 4 PM
Show Your Home School ID and bowl for $1.49 games.
PARENT AND TOT DAYS
Fridays • 12 – 4 PM
Calling all Toddlers! Come bowl with mom or dad and receive $1.49 games for you and your parents.
RENT-A-LANE BOWLING
Traditional Bowling
$22.99/$27.99
Hyper Bowling
$32.99/$37.99
WEEKDAY SPECIALS
Thursdays & Fridays • 12 – 4 PM
Bowl for $1.49/$1.59 per game AND $3.99 shoes
Excluding holidays
Looking to host a party or event??
CELEBRATE WITH US! Call 907.753.PINS to speak with our Event Coordinator! We’ve got packages for all types of parties and events!
OCTOBER SPECIALS
WHO’S READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?
Want to see your favorite NFL team play while enjoying great drinks on our wide screen TV’s? 12 beers on Tap!
NATIONAL TACO DAY!
Sat 4 Oct • 6 – 10 PM
Stop by Frost Bites for a special on Tacos all day!
EAT AND PLAY WEEKENDS
Thursdays & Fridays
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:
- O er only valid in the same week the meal is purchased
- Limit one receipt/free game per day
- Shoe rental not included
HYPERBOLWING FAMILY NIGHT
Fri 10 Oct • 6 – 10 PM
Two hours of Hyper bowling per family for $52.99 *Shoes included
SCHOOL’S OUT SPECIAL
Fri 17 & 24 Oct • 12 – 4 PM
$7.99/person 1 hr*
$9.99/person 2 hrs* *shoes included
NEON SATURDAY’S
Saturdays • 12 – 10 PM
Neon Bowling all day!
$4.69 per game
JBER LIBRARY
Bldg 7 Fourth St
907.384.1640 Phone 907.384.1951 Fax
jberlibrary@gmail.com
Story Time
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Tuesdays • 10:30 AM Ages 3–5
Thursdays • 10:30 AM
Ages Infant–2
Read, sing, and make a craft or enjoy playtime with friends.
KNOTS AND NEEDLES –ADULTS & TEENS
Sun 6 Oct & Fri 24 Oct • 3– 4 PM
WEEKLY THEMES
27 Sept–3 Oct: Marine Animals
5 Oct–11 Oct: Fat Bear Week
12 Oct–18 Oct: Fire Prevention
19 Oct–25 Oct: Monsters
26 Oct–1 Nov: Pumpkins
PAWSITIVE READING –WEDNESDAYS
Sign Ups at 4PM
A meet up for teens & adults who love ber crafts. Bring your current project or borrow a library knitting or crochet starter kit! Questions?
Email–megan.oot@us.af.mil
Call–907.384.1640
HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE WORKSHOP–FOR ADULTS
Wed 15 Oct • 2–3:30 PM
An in-depth look at free Department of Defense resources, tailored for parents who homeschool.
Reading 4:30–5:30 PM
Children can read to a Red Cross Therapy dog. One 15-minute slot per family.
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CHECK OUT pg.20
755 D St. • 907.384.3717
Auto Hobby will be closed Oct 12th and the Arts & Crafts Center will be closed Oct 14th for the holiday.
Open during normal business hours
Ceramic pieces start at $13 –Glaze fees, Shop fees & Firing are included with purchase.
TODDLER TIME
Every Wednesday
Di erent crafts each week!
10 AM • $5 per crafter
GLASS FUSION MUSHROOMS
Fri 10 Oct or Sat 18 Oct
10 AM • Ages 5+
Members: $50
Non-Members: $60
PAINT NIGHT NORTHERN LIGHTS
Fri 17 Oct
5 PM • Ages 18+
Members: $40
Non-Members: $50
PAINT CLASS NORTHERN LIGHTS
Sat 25 Oct
10 AM • Ages 5+
Members: $40
embers:
Non-Members: $50
CLAY HAND-BUILDING AUTUMN WREATH
Sat 11 Oct or Wed 15 Oct
10 AM • Ages 6+
bers: $40
embers: $50
PICTURE FRAME CLASS
Sat 4 Oct, Wed 15 Oct , or Wed 29 Oct
10 AM • Ages 12+
Members: $50
Non-Members: $60
Bring a 5x7in photo that will be used for the class. In this class you will learn to cut mats, glass and foam core to then assemble into a precut frame, creating your own work of art.
Open House Alaska Fisher House | Sept
Paint with Friends | Sept
Air Force 78th Birthday Celebration | Sept
Resin Art Class | Sept
Fireweed Lounge Grand Opening | Sept 9/11 Memorial Ceremony & Stair Climb | Sept
Sparky's Spooky Bash
Arctic Oasis
Fri 3 Oct • 5:30 – 7:30PM
Wear your best costume and enjoy light snacks, bingo, bouncy houses, games, and other fun-filled activities with Sparky. As well as experience the Smoke Trailer!
Mystery Sip & Paint
Arctic Oasis
18+ event
Fri 17 Oct • 5:30 – 8 PM • $50/person
Do you enjoy mystery & painting?
Then join Arctic Oasis for our blind bag painting event! As well as enjoy light snacks & beverages.
To reserve a spot call 907.552.8529
Spooktacular Treats & Eats Festival
Iditarod DFAC
Tues 21 Oct • During Lunch
Frightfully fun Halloween menu, wickedly good samples, spooky photos, ghoulish games and more! The fun creeps in early this year –don’t miss out!
Cardboard Cosplay
JBER Library
Tues 28 Oct • 4 – 6 PM
All ages Welcome –use JBER Library's newest sets of Make.do cardboard construction tools to build the best costume you can imagine!
My JBER Life! Halloween Events
2nd Annual Spooktacular
Boo Bash
Base Exchange
Fri 24 Oct • 4 – 7 PM
Join Arctic Oasis at the Base Exchange for the 2nd Annual Spooktacular Boo Bash!
Games | Photos Booth | Much More!
Costume Contest: Register through SignUpGenius starting Wed 1 Oct (there will be limited availability)
Trunk r' Treat: Sign ups begin Tues 9 Sept at Arctic Oasis
Halloween Spooky Dollar Day
POLAR BOWL
Thurs 30 Oct • 4 – 8 PM Bowl for just $1! Shoes $4.19
Boo-Ling Extravaganza
POLAR BOWL
Fri 31 Oct • 5 – 10 PM
Come show off your costume! Each child (18 & under) wearing a costume receives ONE free bowling game with paid purchase of bowling!
Jay's Colorful Halloween
JBER LIFE!
All Month Long
Want to show off your coloring skills? Use markers or sharpies to color this month's magazine cover and post it to social media! Tag us @JBERLife and use #JaysColorfulHalloween
MILITARY
&
FAMILY READINESS CENTERS
Army Community Service:
600 Richardson Dr, Rm A139
907.384.1517
MONEY MATTER$
Money with My Honey
USO 7076 Chennault Ave.
Military & Family Readiness: 4984 & 4986 Zuckert Avenue 907.552.4943
Thurs 9 Oct • 11:30 AM –12 :30 PM
Couples play an interactive game and learn how to comfortably talk about one of the most challenging topics - MONEY!
EFMP MIND AND BODY WELLNESS
PRESENTED BY THE RED CROSS
USO 7076 Chennault Ave.
Sat 11 Oct • 9 AM –12 PM
This workshop will focus on the interaction between the mind and body and the powerful ways in which emotional, mental, social and spiritual factors can directly a ect health. Open to all EFMP families, aged ve and above.
FIRST DUTY STATION OFFICER
Tues 14 Oct • 9 AM –11 AM
4986 Zuckert Ave.
This is a mandatory Financial Readiness workshop for rst duty station o cers. Topics include basic money management, investing in the Thrift Savings Plan, credit and debt management, and more!
VA MILITARY LIFE CYCLE
LUNCH & LEARN - DISABILITY
COMPENSATION
Bldg 4986 Zuckert Ave.
Thurs 16 Oct • 11 AM –12 PM
Identify for your VA bene ts based on your VA rating for health conditions! You may qualify for a range of health care, housing, education, and employment programs. VA is here to support you and your family to meet your needs. Participants are welcome to bring their lunches to eat during this session.
EFMP Game Nights
USO 7076 Chennault Ave. EFMP Family Support is hosting game nights for our enrolled families. Free food, prizes, and lots of fun!
• Family Games Sat 11 Oct • 2–4 PM
• Adults’ Evening Out Fri 17 Oct • 4–6 PM
REGISTER FOR EVENTS ON TOCKIFY SCAN NOW!
CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW AT YOUR DFAC!
Fire & Iron – Greater variety based on YOUR feedback!
Wrap It Up – New deli options are on the horizon!
HFL (Healthy For Life) - A new way to power your day!
The Kitchen – Theme Days and a new menu coming your way!
BRUNCH WEEKENDS ARE BACK!
Brunch served Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM! Serving breakfast skillets, pasta station, carved meats & more!
CELEBRATION MEAL
Join us for a special Columbus Day meal! A special menu will be served during lunch.
RESTAURANT ROTATION
Fall in love with mornings again and fuel your body with all your favorite brunch classics! A variety of fresh options customizable to fit your taste. Available Mon 6 Oct – Fri 31 Oct Mon – Fri • Lunch & Dinner
HARVEST CHICKEN WRAP
Grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted beets, feta, dried cranberries, kale and arugula, and maple pecan vinaigrette in a tortilla
