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OLD LIBRARY

Seniors to move into new quarters in Cabot

Check court brings in less

IN SHORT New center will be twice as big as old facility when deal is signed.

IN SHORT Federal lawsuit claimed hot-check division more lucrative.

By DEBORAH HORN Leader staff writer

It’s almost a done deal, and soon lunch liners won’t collide with line dancers at the Cabot Senior Citizens Center. Lonoke County Council on Aging executive director Buster Lackey says members have outgrown their current 4,000-square-foot space at 600 N. Grant St. and will be moving into the now vacant Cabot Pubic Library next door at 506 N. Grant St. “It doubles the space,” Lackey said. The new senior center will be about 8,000 square feet, so, Lackey said, “We don’t have to worry about rushing through lunch” to make room for afternoon activities. The LCCA board of directors has received the city’s lease agreement and memorandum of understanding that covers the move, facility upgrades and a new handicap bus. He expects the board to sign off on the paperwork by week’s end. Lackey has been working with Cabot director of operations Eddie Cook on the expansion project, and Cook said once the paperwork’s signed, “We’re off and going.”

OVERCROWDING IS THE NORM Cherry Godwin, site director at the Cabot Senior Citizens Center, said the current location has been their home for 20 years. Please see SENIORS, Page 5A

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Opening week of the season was roller coaster ride for the Cabot volleyball team, but the Lady Panthers ended it with a terrific performance on Saturday. Cabot won six-straight matches to

SHERWOOD

By RICK KRON Leader staff writer

The board last week also filled most of the remaining personnel openings. Those hires include: Katie Meyers and

A federal lawsuit filed last week against Sherwood because of its hot-check court policy and procedures has overestimated the amount of money hot-check convictions bring into the city. The suit claims Sherwood “through a labyrinth – and lucrative – system, can have a single check for $15 returned for insufficient funds that can be leveraged into many thousands of dollars in court costs, fines and fees owed to Sherwood and Pulaski County.” The suit also alleges the court system covers close to 12 percent of the city’s $21 million general fund, but, according to an analysis by The Leader, the hot-check division, by itself, covers only about 4 percent of the budget. The suit, on behalf of at least four hot-check court defendants, names Sherwood, Pulaski County and Sherwood District Judge Milas (Butch) Hale as the forces behind a more than decade-long “zealous prosecution” of those writing hot checks. The 58-page suit states that the Sherwood District Court has “collected nearly $12 million in court costs, fines and fees.” The implication is that this is all improperly obtained

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A dramatic overview Tuesday of the 30-acre demolition site at the old Jacksonville Middle School campus shows the progress work crews have made in just two weeks to make way for a new Jacksonville high school near Hwy. 67/167 and Main Street, which is set to open in 2018.

$60M SCHOOL

Demolition full speed ahead IN SHORT Jacksonville Middle School site being cleared to make way for a new high school on 30 acres. By JOHN HOFHEIMER Leader senior staff writer

With the Jacksonville-North Pulaski County School District moving forward on near- and long-range plans, part of the old middle school at Main Street and Sharp Drive looks like a tornado hit and cleanup has begun. But it’s Bobby Moyer and his track hoe that have torn into the old buildings, no random act of nature. Moyer, who said he’s on or ahead of schedule to demolish the old buildings and haul them off, says he could be done sometime in October, before the November deadline. Ed London, project superintendent for Baldwin & Shell, works at the 30-acre site and says of Moyer’s group, “They are making good time.”

Moyer has a crew pulling steel fixtures out for recycling. It’s loaded onto Tenenbaum Recycling Group trailers, Moyer said. The old wood has to go to a registered landfill, he said, and all the brick and block rubble will go to sites as fill. Actual construction on the new high school, estimated to cost about $60 million, won’t begin until after the state commits to its partnership matching funds in May. The new Jacksonville High School should be ready for students in August 2018, and is expected to be an impressive gateway to downtown Main Street, looming above traffic on the nearby Hwy. 67/167 bridge. That high school eventually will build out to about 50 classrooms, four science labs and assorted other activity rooms, according to WER architect Russ Fason.

out of academic distress. The school will be required to report quarterly to a district leadership team, which will report to the school board and on to the state board of education. “We talked about the difficulty in changing the school culture,” said Chief of Staff Phyllis Stewart. Assistant Superintendent Byran Duffie led a discussion on school funding, and he presented the board with an estimated fiscal year 2017 budget based on projected revenues of $31.2 million, more than threequarters of it earmarked for salary and benefits, nine percent for maintenance and operation, $1.5 million in debt service payments and $1.7 million in Medicaid match. The end balance for this school year is estimated at $3.5 million.

NEW HIRES

BOARD WORKSHOP In a workshop after last week’s board meeting, the state Education Improvement Unit explained to board members the path toward getting Jacksonville Middle School

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Lonoke coaches Taggart Moore and Doug Bost lead the Jackrabbits into their season opening football game against Carlisle on Friday.

WEEK ONE

Jackrabbits and Bison rekindling old rivalry IN SHORT Cabot prepares for big Zebras, JHS begins Titan era, Beebe and Sylvan HIlls readies for opener. By RAY BENTON Leader sports editor

Only about eight miles of Hwy. 70 separate Lonoke and Carlisle, but it’s been 26 years since the two schools have faced off on the gridiron. That all changes Friday when the Bison invade the Rabbits’ meadow at Abraham Stadium. The last time these two teams met in 1990, Carlisle won 16-6. There are some interesting connections in Friday’s game at LHS as well. Carlisle’s new coach, Mark Uhiren, is a Carlisle graduate and former head coach at Lonoke, and Lonoke head coach Doug Bost was one of his assistants. Jackrabbit assistant coach Jack Keith was Carlisle’s head coach last season. The 2A Bison will be underdogs to their Class 4A hosts, but old rivalries are often unpredictable. It might be two small towns, but it will be one packed stadium on Friday.

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Cabot.................25, 23, 15 Van buren.......14, 25, 8 advance to the championship game of the Spikefest Tournament, where it lost a hard-fought match to defending tournament and Class 5A state champion Valley View. Spikefest is the premier mid-season tournament in central Arkansas, and

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Cabot........................25, 26 bryant......................20, 24 Saturday was the first time for Cabot to advance to the championship round. “We played great Saturday,” said Cabot coach Kham Chanthaphasouk. “Passing was good. The setters did a

Cabot.................23, 25, 15 benton.............25, 23, 13 really good job of pushing the ball out towards the antennas, and the hitters finished for us.” Saturday’s 6-1 performance came just two days after a disappointing and shocking 3-0 loss to Batesville at home, which followed a 3-1 win over Benton on Tuesday in the season opener. Leader file photo

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Cabot’s Kaelee Simmons served seven-straight points to lead a comeback win over Bryant on Saturday.

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Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing, 314th Airlift Wing, 189th Air National Guard and 913th Airlift Group learn hand-to-hand combat techniques.

Cabot vs. Pine Bluff

The Cabot football team has a major test coming Friday when the two-time defending Class 6A state champion Pine Bluff Zebras enter Panther Stadium. Pine Bluff only has six returning starters from last year’s championship team, but has benefited this offseason from transfers. Likely the two biggest pieces of the Zebra offense this year are both transfers. Pine Bluff Please see ONE, Page 3B

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BMX state qualifiers at Cabot Left, Aubry Messick, 9, of Sherwood, leads Benjamin Phillips, 7, and Wyatt Phillips, 9, of Cabot in the 9-under Expert Division during the state qualifying meet at the Cabot BMX Track. Right, Caidon Johnson, 14, of Ward, wins the 14-under intermediate division. More pics and results on Page 2B.

A different breed IN SHORT Jacksonville Animal Shelter manager Wuelling has drastically reduced the annual number of animals euthanized. By DEBORAH HORN Leader staff writer

A chorus of barking dogs greets all visitors long before entering the Jacksonville Animal Shelter on Redmond Road. It’s endless and loud, laughs Hedy Wuelling, the shelter’s manager. It’s her usual qualifier that immediately follows every “Hello.” Wuelling is dressed in a dark blue department-issued jumpsuit, making her tall, lean frame appear even more so, topped off with a sparkle in her eye that rarely fades. And even though she’s a professional caterer, an accomplished furniture maker and enjoys needlepoint, she loves to talk about the animals and the shelter. These days, she says she has

little time to pursue outside interests, so the conversation quickly circles back to the animals. Her boss, Jimmy Oakley, Jacksonville’s public works director, says, “I’m lucky to have her, so is the city. She’s ethical, driven, has a passion for the animals and does a superb job. She always goes above and beyond. She’s super woman.” Twelve-year dispatch employee Kerrie Henderson is fond of Wuelling and says, “I wouldn’t have another boss. I don’t think anyone else would care as much about the animals as she does.” Behind the shelter’s foyer, receptionist desk and a few offices are rows of cages. The cats are separated from the dogs and the short timers from the pit bulls. Gentle or not, a Jacksonville ordinance prohibits adoption of this breed by individuals. There are at least 11 waiting for a Please see BREED, Page 9A

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Distractions abound for Arkansas opener IN SHORT Foundation honors opposing head coach’s father at Hogs game with La. Tech. By NATE ALLEN Special to The Leader

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Jacksonville Animal Shelter Director Hedy Wuelling with Marley.

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don’t. Including any SEC coach kicking off the season with an SEC opponent. Louisiana Tech’s Bulldogs, with a rich tradition that includes eventual Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Hall of Fame quarterback become long time NFL TV analyst Terry Bradshaw, and coming off a 9-4 season, certainly evoke respect way beyond the UTEP Miners program that Arkansas routed 48-13 last September at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. However, in SEC vernacular, Louisiana Tech ain’t Auburn. The timing and place couldn’t have been worse for Bielema the first and only time Arkansas has opened the season on the road against an SEC team. The then second-year Bielema had gone 3-9 overall and 0-8 in the SEC when he took his 2014 Hogs into Auburn, Ala. The Tigers of Gus Malzahn, the Arkansas native, former

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U.S Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, visited units in the 314th Airlift Wing on Aug. 22 and Aug. 23.

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CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CALENDARS 05 JANUARY 06 FEBRUARY

MONTHLY PROMOTIONS

FEATURES 08 LIBRARY 17 #19GIVESBACK

FACILITIES + EVENTS

10 12 14 16 18 19 20

HANGAR 1080 BOWLING CENTER/GOLF YOUTH PROGRAMS SKILLS CENTER OUTDOOR REC/A&FRC COMMUNITY CENTER/ITT FITNESS CENTER

19 FSS DIRECTORY + HOURS

ABOUT THE COVERS Are you ready for some football? Watch The Big Game at Hangar 1080 on Sunday, Feb 4 from 4 - 10 PM. Enjoy free admission, food and drink specials, chances to win prizes, and fun with friends!

The base library has something for everyone! From healthy lifestyle resources, to story times, and even children’s learning tablets! Join them for a celebration honoring Dr. Seuss on Mar 1 at 4 PM.

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COMMANDER, 19 AW Col Gerald A. Donohue COMMANDER, 19 MSG Col Jennifer Allee COMMANDER, 19 FSS Maj Jon P. Felmet DEPUTY COMMANDER, 19 FSS Ms. Sharon Thompson MARKETING DIRECTOR Ms. Candice Boston MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR Ms. Jessica Pint LEAD VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST Ms. Sophie Gray VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST Ms. Bri Musson WEB SPECIALIST Ms. Megan Wolery 19th Force Support Squadron Marketing Department 1255 Vandenberg Blvd, Ste. 212 Little Rock Air Force Base, AR 72099 PHONE: 501-987-3231

The “Rockin’ at the Rock” magazine is a bi-monthly publication of the 19th Force Support Squadron designed to inform the Little Rock AFB community of available services and programs and upcoming events. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Little Rock AFB, DoD or the U.S. Air Force. All program dates and times are subject to change. For more details, visit us online at www.rockinattherock.com. The appearance of advertising does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Air Force, DoD or federal government.

YOU SPOKE, WE LISTENED! Thank you to everyone who provided feedback for our 2017 FSS Survey. Your comments are helping our facilities and programs to better meet your needs! Congratulations to TSgt Vidimos from 19 AMXS for being drawn as the winner of the Yeti Cooler! So… How can we improve our marketing? “Email a newsletter to everyone” Good news! We have a weekly email sent out to anyone who would like to receive it! You can sign up at the bottom of our website, www.RockinAtTheRock.com “Create a calendar that I can access and see what is going on for the day or days ahead. This way I can schedule my day out.” Our online calendar feature is really neat – and it can be accessed in several ways, making it easy to stay up to date! You can view it on our website (RockinAtTheRock.com/ calendar), our Facebook page (FB.com/19FSS and click on Calendar), and the new Little Rock Air Force Base app. “I’d like more information about what the event is actually doing.” We hear you -- and we’re working hard with our facility managers to make sure that events are communicated in the way they need to be! “I didn’t even know there was an Instagram account.” We love Instagram! @RockinAtTheRock is where you can find us – follow us for giveaways, behind-the-scenes photos, and more! “Make mention what is available to only active duty and what is available for everyone to include DoD civilians.” Unless specifically stated otherwise, our events are always open to any and all DoD cardholders and their dependents. That way, everyone has an opportunity to take advantage of our programs -- How cool is that?! “Have comment boxes at FSS Facilities for improvements or complaints.” Your comments are what allow us to make changes as needed, so don’t be afraid to let us know what we can do better! (Or let us know when we rock!) Every FSS facility has a comment box for this reason – and if you’d rather submit a comment online, check out our website (RockinAtTheRock.com and click on Give Feedback). “Use “flash” announcements!” Our new Little Rock Air Force Base app is going to be perfect for this – we can send notifications to our users in the blink of an eye so you don’t miss a thing! “I think you do a fabulous job!” We love to hear that and appreciate it so much! We’re always trying to improve the way we communicate so your time at LRAFB is the best it can be!

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SUNDAY

Airman & Family Readiness Bowling Golf / Fitness Hangar 1080 Library / Education

Camping 101 Class Family Night

Torch Club Family Night

Camping in the Cold Class Family Night

Torch Club

Half Price Mondays

29 Family Night

FCC Provider Orientation Training

Half Price Mondays

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

TUESDAY

Texas Hold’em Rent-a-lane Hammer & Brush: Heart Sign

Texas Hold’em Rent-a-lane

Keystone Club Texas Hold’em Rent-a-lane Hammer & Brush: Craft/Tool Caddy

Texas Hold’em Rent-a-lane

Texas Hold’em Member’s Steak Night Rent-a-lane Keystone Club

WEDNESDAY

January

Half Price Mondays

Find It & Flip It Challenge Begins

New Year’s Day

MONDAY

Outdoor Recreation Community CTR / ITT Auto Hobby / Skills Center Youth Programs

First Friday Kid’s Bingo Texas Hold’em Southern Lunch Buffet Cosmic Bowling

FRIDAY

Be on the lookout for more Outdoor Recreation trips coming in January at rockinattherock.com/odr.

Groups of 4-10 can now reserve Outdoor Rec’s Mystery Escape Room on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Call 987-3365 to book for your group!

3-D Printing Class Give Parent’s a Break Salsa Night Sundae Funday Cosmic Bowling

Cosmic Bowling

SATURDAY

Z82 Retrocade Field Trip Texas Hold’em Outlet Shopping Trip Eat Better, Spend Less Class Pizza & Wings Lunch Buffet Cosmic Bowling Cosmic Bowling Family Movie Night

Taste of the Town Texas Hold’em Eat Better, Spend Less Class Southern Lunch Buffet Cosmic Bowling Karaoke Night

Young Adult Program

Texas Hold’em Mongolian Lunch Buffet Eat Better, Spend Less Class 4-H Cooking Club Cosmic Bowling

Story Time for Preschoolers

THURSDAY

Airman & Family Readiness Bowling Golf / Fitness Hangar 1080 Library / Education

SUNDAY

The Big Game

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

February

5 Half-Price Mondays Find It & Flip It Challenge Entries Due

Torch Club Family Night

Family Night

Torch Club Family Night

FCC Provider Orientation Training

Half-Price Mondays

Presidents’ Day

Half-Price Mondays

26 Family Night

THURSDAY 1 Story Time for Preschoolers

Wingman Weight Loss Challenge Begins

Passport to Manhood Family Movie Night

Passport to Manhood Karaoke Night

Young Adult Program Passport to Manhood

Texas Hold’em Rent-a-lane

Texas Hold’em Keystone Club Rent-a-lane Hammer & Brush: Utensil/Picnic Caddy

Texas Hold’em Rent-a-lane

Valentine’s Day

Keystone Club Member’s Steak Night Texas Hold’em Rent-a-lane

Be on the lookout for more Outdoor Recreation trips coming in February at rockinattherock.com/odr.

Groups of 4-10 can now reserve Outdoor Rec’s Mystery Escape Room on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Call 987-3365 to book for your group!

MONDAY

Outdoor Recreation Community CTR / ITT Auto Hobby / Skills Center Youth Programs

25 Half-Price Mondays Cooking for Camping Class

Military Saves Week

FRIDAY Groundhog Day

Kid’s Bingo Texas Hold’em Southern Lunch Buffet Youth Bowling Night Cosmic Bowling

SATURDAY

Stuff the Egg Squadron Contest Begins Cosmic Bowling

3-D Printing Class Little Rock Central High School Museum Tour Salsa Night Sundae Funday Cosmic Bowling

4-H Cooking Club Texas Hold’em Mongolian Lunch Buffet Cosmic Bowling Painting Uncorked: Romance on Canvas Cosmic Bowling

Texas Hold’em Southern Lunch Buffet Valentine’s Wine Tasting 4-H Cooking Club Cosmic Bowling

2 Person Scramble Choctaw Casino Trip Give Parents a Break Cosmic Bowling

23 Texas Hold’em

Pizza & Wings Lunch Buffet

4-H Cooking Club Cosmic Bowling

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off the framing of holiday pictures at the Frame Shop Bldg 656 during the month of January.

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off any Valentine’s Day gifts including engravings or prints at Rockin’ Graffix Bldg 656 during the month of February.

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GOLF COURSE

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Price Mondays Green fees are half-price on Mondays from 7 AM - 5 PM. (Cart not included and prices not valid during regularly scheduled tournaments, twilight hours, or holidays.)

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BOWLING

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PROMOTIONS a stall BOGO Rent or lift for an hour, get the second hour free at Auto Hobby Bldg 656 during the months of January & February.

FAMILY NIGHT Let Hangar 1080 be your choice for family dinner every Tuesday from 6 - 8 PM. Receive a free kid’s meal with each adult meal purchased (valued $10 or more).

Bowl unlimited games for 2 hours for $18 per lane, shoes included. Wednesdays from 4 - 9 PM during January & February.

ONE FREE BEVERAGE & APPETIZER

Coupon good for one (1) free appetizer and one (1) free beverage at Hangar 1080. One per month, not to exceed $10. Not redeemable for cash or alcohol products. Must be a current LRAFB Club member and show card. Some restrictions may apply.

Expiration date Wed, 31 January 2018

Expiration date Wed, 28 February 2018

This is not an official coupon, please see club representative for actual coupon.

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Launch your learning at base library At LRAFB Library, there are many different offerings for military children. There are movies, books, audiobooks and video games, to name a few. One of the most popular items available to check out are the Playaway Launchpads. Playaway Launchpad is the first-ever secure, preloaded childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning tablet created just for kids. Launchpad delivers high-quality, learning apps grouped together by subject area, theme, grade level and age. The apps are preloaded and secured onto each tablet, providing hours of learning and play. Some of the titles for ages 3-5, Pre-K to Kindergarten are: Art Rocks! - Imagination will soar as children discover art, bake treats, make 3D animations, and develop creative thinking skills alongside aliens, dragons and other animated characters. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Play Time! - Screen time just got better with these puzzles, coloring apps, and games allowing kids to play, explore, and have hours of fun! On The Move! - There are so many ways to get from here to there and so much to learn about them all. These apps will let kids explore fire trucks, trains, RVs, and all sorts of vehicles. Furry Furry Friends! Kids will unleash their creativity and problemsolving skills as they learn about animals, create art, play hide and seek, solve puzzles, and much more.

Some of the titles for ages 5-7, Grades K-2 are: Little Academy! - Explore architecture around the world. Practice addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Improve memory and critical thinking. All while strengthening fine motor skills. World Wise! - Kids will develop their literacy skills while learning how to make the world a better place, exploring new locations and discovering people who have made a difference in history. Mind Missions! - Kids will go on a mission to develop their minds with these interactive games, quizzes, and challenges that will help them push thinking to new levels. Dr. Seuss Favorites Vol. 1 - Explore the classic Dr. Seuss books in new ways! Favorite Dr. Seuss characters like Sam-I-Am, Horton, and more, will come to life in these engaging and interactive digital book apps. For ages 8-10, 3rd grade, there is: Outside In! - Kids will see the world through the eyes of a scientist as they play their way through these games and activities. These titles and more are available for checkout at the library today!

also available Playaway Views are all-in-one video players that make popular content accessible in a simple, portable and durable format. Each player comes preloaded with multiple videos making it simple for patrons to access digital movies, shows, educational programming and more without the need for DVDs, downloads, or an additional player.

BASE LIBRARY events STORY TIME

Thu, Jan 4 | Feb 1 | 10 am Story time for preschoolers is held by Terry Nunnery from Nixon Library in Jacksonville. It’s a great time!

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM

Thu, Jan 11 | Feb 8 | 4 pm A program appropriate for young adults will be presented by Terry Nunnery from the Nixon Library.

DR. SEUSS’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Thu, Mar 1 | 4 pm It’s time again to celebrate! It’s time again for fun! Join us for the celebration, join us everyone! Come join us for a celebration honoring Dr. Seuss with a photo op with Cat in the Hat, story time with Dr. Seuss stories, kids games, & lots of fun!

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MEMBER STEAK NIGHT

Wed, Jan 3 | Feb 7 | 5 - 7 PM Cost: FREE/members | $10.99/non-members Join us for a buffet style dinner, including an 8 oz. sirloin option!

KID’S BINGO

Now Every 1st Friday of the Month Fri, Jan 5 | Feb 2 | 6 - 8 PM Cost: $3/members $5/non-members Kids of all ages are welcome in the ballroom of Hangar 1080 for a lively night of bingo. Prizes for everyone! Price includes kids dinner buffet.

FIRST FRIDAY

Fri, Jan 5 4 - 6 PM Cost: FREE/members $10/non-members Enjoy free party food and good company.

KARAOKE NIGHT Thu, Jan 18 | Feb 15 5 - 7 PM | Cost: FREE Sing like a star at Hangar 1080.

Valentine’s Wine Tasting

SALSA NIGHT

Sat, Jan 20 | Feb 17 | 8 - 11 PM Cost: FREE/members $5/non-members Learn how to Salsa with an expert instructor from 8 - 9 PM. Then enjoy an open dance floor to practice your new skills from 9-11 PM. A Mexican food buffet will be available for $5.

TEXAS HOLD’EM

Every Wed and Fri | 6:30 PM Cost: FREE/members $5/non-members Put on your best poker face and meet new people at Texas Hold ‘em. Food is included. Newcomers welcome!

THE BIG GAME

Sun, Feb 4 | 4 - 10 PM Cost: Free Admission The party will kick off at 4 PM for the biggest game of the year! Enjoy $.70 wings, $5 pitchers of beer, and $10 margarita pitchers all night. Don’t miss out on the chance to win big prizes. Contests will take place throughout the game!

Fri, Feb 16 | 6:30 - 10 PM Cost: $15/members $20/non-members Romance your special someone with a romantic evening sampling the best of what the vineyards have to offer. The evening will be filled with wines from the local area paired with various desserts.

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BOWLING • GAME TIME SPORTS GRILL • 987-3338 / GOLF • VICTOR’S GRILLE • 987-6825

B Sundae Funday O W L Cosmic Bowling P U T Two Person Scramble T Sat, Jan 20 | Feb 17 | 2 - 5 PM Cost: $1 per game, per person | $1 per shoe rental | $1 per sundae Join us for a fun afternoon of bowling, games, music, and (best of all!) a create-your-own sundae bar.

Every Fri | 9:30 - 11:30 PM Every Sat | 9 - 11 PM Cost: $10 per person, shoes included Have some real fun this weekend with two hours of unlimited bowling, black lights, great music in a dance club atmosphere, lasers, & beer! It’s a great price for a great night!

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Sat, Feb 24 | 9 AM - 1 PM | Register by Feb 22 at 4 PM Cost: $20 entry fee | greens/cart fee not included Grab a partner and join in on the fun during this Two Person Scramble! A minimum of 10 teams must register.

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YOUTH CENTER • 987-6355

CHILDCARE OPPORTUNITIES GIVE PARENTS A BREAK (GPAB)

Sat, Jan 20 | 11 AM - 3 PM Sat, Feb 24 | 5 - 9 PM Ages: 6 weeks - 2 years Bldg. 1257, CDC Ages: 3 - 12 years Bldg. 1992, School Age Center Cost: FREE with agency referral, or call CDC after registration deadline for hourly care space availability. Hourly care: $4/ hour, per child. GPAB is designed to provide free child care to active duty Air Force families with deployed or TDY spouses and those with special hardships. Sign up to take advantage of this great resource and give yourself a break! All ages register by noon on the Wednesday prior with the CDC, Bldg. 1990, at 501-987-6130.

Z82 RETROCADE FIELD TRIP

4H COOKING CLUB

Fri, Jan 26 | 5 - 8 PM Ages: 7 - 18 Cost: $10/YP members $13/non-members Register by Jan 24 Join us on a field trip to the Z82 Retrocade Classic Arcade in Sherwood. Play classic arcade games such as TRON, Galaga, Ms. Pacman and Donkey Kong, just to name a few. Must have a minimum of 4 participants.

Fri, Jan 12 | 5 - 6 PM Ages: 9 - 18 Cost: FREE/YP members $2/non-members Register by Jan 10 If you’re interested in learning the basics of food science, cooking, the importance of good nutrition, healthy eating and having fun, then this class is for you! A minimum of 3 participants is required. A parental permission form must be completed upon sign-up.

TASTE OF THE TOWN

YOUTH BOWLING NIGHT

Fri, Jan 19 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM Ages: 9 - 18 Cost: $3/YP members $5/non-members Register by Jan 17 Let’s explore the local cuisine together! We’ll be indulging in Burger 21 in West Little Rock. Transportation will be provided, but participants should bring money for food. Must have a minimum of 4 participants.

Fri, Feb 2 | 5 - 7 PM Ages: 9 - 18 Cost: $1/YP members $5/non-members Register by Jan 31 Come out for a night of fun with Youth Programs at Strike Zone Bowling Center and learn about how to be a part of the great community service programs! Be sure to bring money for food. Must have a minimum of 4 participants.

FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING

Jan 22 - 26 | Feb 12 - 16 9 AM - 5 PM | Bldg. 1988 Cost: FREE Interested in starting a home business? Love kids? We provide all the training and resources needed to operate an in-home day care! Sign up for the class today! *Did you know you need approval to offer more than 10 hours of weekly on base childcare? For more information, call (501) 987-3156.

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YOUTH CENTER • 987-6355

LITTLE ROCK CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HISTORIC MUSEUM TOUR

Sat, Feb 17 | 12:30 PM - 3 PM Ages: 9 - 18 | Register by Feb 15 Cost: FREE/YP members $5/non-members Come out as we celebrate African-American heritage month with a tour of Little Rock Central High School. Participants should bring money for food as we will be stopping at a local restaurant for lunch. Must have a minimum of 4 participants.

KEYSTONE CLUB

Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Ages: 13 - 18 Cost: FREE/YP members This unique leadership development experience provides opportunities for young people ages 13-18. Youth participate, both in and out of the club, in activities of three focus areas: academic success, career preparation, and community service. With the guidance of an adult advisor, Keystone Club aims to have a positive impact on members, the club, and the community.

TORCH CLUB

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Ages: 9 - 12 Cost: FREE/YP members $2/non-members Torch Club members learn to elect officers and work together to implement activities in four areas: service to Club and community; education; health and fitness; and social recreation.

PASSPORT TO MANHOOD

Thursdays | Feb 8 - Mar 15 4:30 - 5:30 PM Ages: 9 - 18 Cost: FREE/YP members $2/non-members Register by Feb 7 This course teaches and promotes responsibility. Each child will receive a passport to underscore the notion that he is on a personal journey of maturation and growth. Youth must attend all sessions to complete the course.

4H COOKING CLUB

3 Part Course Fri, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Ages: 9 - 18 Cost: FREE/YP members | $2/non-members Register by Feb 7 If you’re interested in learning the basics of food science, cooking, the importance of good nutrition, healthy eating and having fun, then these classes are for you! Participants must complete sessions 1 and 2 in order to participate in final session. A minimum of 3 participants is required. A parental permission form must be completed upon sign-up.

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SKILLS CENTER â&#x20AC;˘ 987-6504

CRAFT your stress away at the skills center

ime to Hammer in the New Year and Brush off the Holiday Stress with the Hammer & Brush Class Series. These classes are for ages 14 and up. Register five days prior to each class.

CRAFT/TOOL CADDY

Wed, Jan 17 | 5:15 - 8 PM | $20 Organize your new year by making yourself a fantastically functional caddy to carry around and store all your crafting tools. All supplies are provided except for your unique creativity, so stain, paint, stencil and stamp your personal style on this handy storage item.

HEART SIGN

Wed, Jan 31 | 5:15 - 8 PM | $20 What better way to have love in the air than by creating your own heart sign? As always, in Hammer & Brush, it will be uniquely yours! All supplies are provided except your special touches.

UTENSIL/PICNIC CADDY

Wed, Feb 21 | 5:15 - 8 PM | $20 Join the Skills Center to make a cute utensil caddy that can be used indoors or out! We bring the supplies, you bring your creativity. So, come put your own spin on this caddy with us!

PAINTING UNCORKED ROMANCE ON CANVAS

Fri, Feb 9 | 5:15 - 7:30 PM | $25 Register by Feb 6 Join us for a relaxing evening of social painting and create a lovely piece of art to show the romance in your heart for the season. We will provide the canvas or wood, paint and tools. You bring your friends, wine and creative spirit!

3D PRINTING CLASS

Sat, Jan 20 | 1 - 5 PM | $10 Sat, Feb 17 | 1 - 5 PM | $10 Register by Jan 17 | Feb 14 Learn how to set up digital artwork and create a 3-D printed image using state of the art technology. Seats are limited, sign up early! This is a Recharge for Resiliency (R4R) program.

FIND IT & FLIP IT CHALLENGE

Begins on Jan 1 | Enter by Feb 5 1. Find any item that can be repurposed. 2. Snap a pic of it. 3. Flip it & document your progress. 4. Take a picture of your finished piece. 5. Bring your new item, photos & a brief narrative about what you did to the Skills Center by Feb 5. 6. Items will be posted to the Skills Center Facebook & Pinterest pages. 7. Entries will be judged by a panel; online comments & likes will contribute. Winner will be announced & prize awarded on Feb 12.

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OUTDOOR RECREATION • 987-3365 / AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER • 987-2667

s ’ n o i t a e r c e r r o o outd WINTER CAMPING CLINIC CAMPING 101

CAMPING IN THE COLD

Tue, Jan 23 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM Register by Jan 19 Cost: FREE Have you wanted to try camping but don’t know how to get started? Join Outdoor Recreation for this supportive class where you will learn what you need to have an enjoyable overnight camping trip. We will cover the basics including; how to be warm, dry and comfortable camping, gear and equipment necessities, how to pitch a tent, how to build a fire, ideas for fun activities, and great local areas to give it a try.

Tue, Jan 9 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM Register by Jan 5 Cost: FREE You like to camp, but have only tried it in the spring, summer & fall? Join our experienced Outdoor Recreation winter camping experts to learn what you need and what to expect when camping in a winter wonderland. We will cover how to plan, how to stay warm, how to select winter appropriate gear and what to expect when setting up camp and during your overnight.

COOKING FOR CAMPING

Mon, Feb 26 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM Register by Feb 22 Cost: FREE Tired of always eating the same old camp food? Heading out for your first camping or hiking trip and not sure what to pack? In this hands-on seminar, Outdoor Recreation instructors will teach you how to build a safe, efficient camp kitchen, design a menu, and prepare nutritious, tasty meals that will delight your campers and elevate your wilderness experiences!

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EAT BETTER, SPEND LESS CLASS

Jan 11, 18, & 25 | 9 - 10:30 AM Learn how to live a healthier lifestyle and save money in this free 3-part class series. The class will feature: a “Nutrition & Ways to Save” workshop, a commissary tour, and a cooking demonstration. Call 501-987-2667 to sign up.

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COMMUNITY CENTER • 987-6720 / ITT • 987-5105

CHOCTAW CASINO TRIP Sat, Feb 24 | 7 AM - 5 PM Register by Feb 21 Cost: $20 per person It may be your lucky day at the casino in Pocola, Oklahoma! Spend the day playing slots or the tables on this casino trip. A minimum of 10 people must register.

OUTLET SHOPPING TRIP

Sat, Jan 27 | 10:30 AM - 4 PM Register by Jan 24 Cost: $5 per person | Bring money for lunch Leave the driving to ITT as you shop the day away at the Outlets of Little Rock and enjoy a fun lunch at Dave & Busters. A minimum of 10 people must register.

INSTRUCTORS NEEDED

Do you have a skill that you would like to teach to youth at Little Rock AFB? The Community Center is currently seeking instructors to teach music or voice lessons, dance or STEM classes, just to name a few. If you are interested in sharing your skills by teaching a class, contact the Community Center at 987-6720.

Movie Nights at the community center

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

LRAFB FITNESS CENTER

FITNESS CENTER â&#x20AC;˘ 987-7716

WINGMAN WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

Feb 1 - Mar 29 Register as a two-person team by Feb 1 To help you ring in a healthy new year, the Fitness Center has developed the Wingman Weight Loss Challenge. The challenge is designed to inspire camaraderie and a little healthy competition among those interested in making healthy lifestyle changes in 2018. Scheduled weigh-ins, tips and advice, nutrition education, community and support, fitness classes, participation prizes, and exclusive promotions are all included in the challenge. Winners will be selected for highest participation points and most body fat lost. For more information visit www.rockinattherock.com or contact the Fitness Center at 987-7716.

THE LIBRARY IS HERE TO HELP

Need inspiration for your 2018 goal for a healthy lifestyle? Look no further than the Base Library. New titles are: The Keto Reset Diet: Reboot Your Metabolism in 21 Days and Burn Fat Forever, by Mark Sisson; The Mayo Clinic Diet; Eat To Live Quick and Easy Cookbook: 131 Delicious Recipes for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, Reversing Disease, and Lifelong Health, by Joel Fuhrman; The Whole30 Fast & Easy Cookbook: 150 Simply Delicious Everyday Recipes for Your Whole30, by Melissa Hartwig and so many more.

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19 FSS Facility Phone Numbers & Hours of Operation

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER Bldg. 940 Mon: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tue: 7:30 AM - 2 PM Wed - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

FITNESS CENTER 987-2667

987-6803

BASE POOL Bldg. 874 Closed for the season

987-3365

*Scheduled to reopen Memorial Day weekend

BOWLING CENTER Bldg. 956 Lanes Mon - Thu: 4 - 9 PM Fri: 4 PM - Midnight Sat: 11 AM - 11 PM Game Time Sports Grill (inside Bowling Center) Mon - Thu: 11 AM - 9 PM Fri - Sat: 11 AM - 11 PM

987-3338

987-8859

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Bldg. 1990 Mon - Fri: 6:30 AM - 6 PM

987-6130

CIVILIAN PERSONNEL Bldg. 1255 987-3212 Mon - Thu: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Fri: 7:30 AM - Noon

COMMUNITY CENTER Bldg. 940 Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 4 PM

987-6720

Bldg. 834 Mon - Fri: 5:30 AM - 6 PM Sat - Sun: 6:30 AM - 6 PM Flight Kitchen Bldg. 834 Mon - Fr: 5 AM - 7 PM Sat - Sun: Call for service

987-3071

DINING FACILITY (DFAC)

FAM CAMP

987-3630

987-3365

Open Daily

FAMILY CHILD CARE Bldg. 1988 Mon - Fri: 10 AM - 2:30 PM *by appointment only

987-7716

987-3156

LIBRARY Bldg. 940 Mon - Thu: 10 AM - 7 PM Fri - Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM

C-Street (inside Fitness Center) Mon - Fri : 11 AM - 7 PM

Bldg. 1024 Sun - Sat: 24/7

GOLF COURSE

Bldg. 1255 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

987-6753

MARKETING DEPARTMENT

Bldg. 1075 Spr/Sum Hours: Mar - Oct Mon - Sun: 7 AM - 7 PM Winter Hours: Nov - Feb Mon - Sun: 8 AM - 5 PM Victor’s Grille (at Golf Course) Breakfast: Mon - Sun: 7 AM - 10:30 AM Lunch: Mon - Sun: 10:30 AM - 2 PM

987-6825

NAF HUMAN RESOURCES

987-6131

OUTDOOR RECREATION Bldg. 656 Mon & Fri: 7:30 AM - 5 PM Tue & Thu: 9 AM - 5 PM Wed: Noon - 5 PM Sat: 8 AM - Noon

987-5404/5555

HERK HALL (AUDITORIUM)

987-3231

Bldg. 1255 987-6440 Mon - Thu: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Fr: 7:30 AM - Noon

HANGAR 1080 (V.I.PETE’S GRILLE) Bldg. 1080 Lunch: Fri: 11 AM - 1 PM Dinner: Tue: 4 PM - 8 PM Wed - Thu: 4 PM - 9 PM Fr: 4 PM - 11 PM Catering at the Rock Bldg. 1080 Tue - Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM

987-6979

LODGING (RAZORBACK INN)

*24 hour fitness available

AUTO HOBBY SHOP Bldg. 656 Tue - Fri: 10 AM - 8 PM Sat: 9 AM - 6 PM

Bldg. 827 Mon - Thu: 5 AM - 10 PM Fri: 5 AM - 7 PM Sat: 9 AM - 6 PM

987-5404

987-6720

987-3365

SKILLS CENTER Bldg. 656 Frame Shop Rockin’ Graffix Mon - Tue: 9 AM - 5 PM Wed: Noon - 5 PM Thu - Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM

987-6504 987-6504 987-5796

WALLY’S JAVA (COFFEE SHOP) Bldg. 940 Mon - Fri: 6:30 AM - 4 PM

987-4133

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Bldg. 1255 Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

987-6831

Bldgs. 1992/940 School Age (Bldg. 1992) Mon - Fri: 6:30 AM - 6 PM Open Rec/Teen (Bldg. 940) School Out Of Session Mon - Fri: 1 - 6 PM School In Session Mon - Thu: 2 - 6 PM Fri: 2 - 7 PM

Bldg. 1257 Mon - Fri: 6:30 AM - 6 PM

987-6070

Bldg. 1490 (off base) 987-3417 Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM Fri: 10 AM - 3 PM

INFORMATION TICKETS & TRAVEL

*Hours of operation are subject to change. For holiday hours and inclement weather 987-5105 information please see the 19 FSS website: www.rockinattherock.com.

*reservation only

HUNGRY HERK (POD SNACK BAR) Flight line Hangar 276 Mon - Fri: 7 AM - Midnight

987-2582

ID CARDS/DEERS/ CUSTOMER SERVICE

INFANT TODDLER CENTER

Bldg. 940 Mon - Fri: 11 AM - 4 PM

987-6355

UNIVERSITY CENTER

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