COMMANDER, 19 AW Col Gerald A. Donohue COMMANDER, 19 MSG Col Jennifer Allee
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COMMANDER, 19 FSS Maj JP Felmet DEPUTY COMMANDER, 19 FSS Mr. Louis Vance MARKETING DIRECTOR Ms. Candice Boston MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR Ms. Jessica Pint LEAD VISUAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST Ms. Sophie Gray WEB SPECIALIST Ms. Megan Wolery
Where do you work? Youth Center as the School Age Coordinator How long have you worked there? 19 years Where are you from? Memphis, TN Are you prior military? No, but my father was in the Air Force for 24 years. What do you like about your job? Watching the children grow up and become productive members of society. What are your hobbies or interests? Spending time with family and Fantasy Football.
MARKETING LIAISON Ms. Natalie Dove 19th Force Support Squadron Marketing Department 1255 Vandenberg Blvd, Ste. 212 Little Rock Air Force Base, AR 72099 PHONE: 501-987-3231
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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.
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CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CALENDARS 05 SEPTEMBER 06 OCTOBER
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MONTHLY PROMOTIONS
FEATURES 08 14
USING INNOVATION FUNDS TO GROW FEEL THE THUNDER
FACILITIES + EVENTS
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10 YOUTH PROGRAMS 12 BOWLING 13 GOLF 16 SKILLS CENTER 18 OUTDOOR RECREATION 20 LIBRARY 22 HANGAR 1080 23 COMMUNITY CENTER 24 FITNESS CENTER 27
19 FSS DIRECTORY + HOURS
ABOUT THE COVERS There is something growing at the Child Development center! Since receiving their innovation funds, the caregivers at the CDC along with the children have been nurturing a flourishing herb garden. Read more about how they use the herbs on page 8.
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Thunder Over the Rock Air + Space Show is coming October 27 and 28 headlined by the USAF Thunderbirds! Experience heart-stopping aerial acts, fascinating historical displays, awe-inspiring demonstrations, and our very first STEM Fest! For more information, please turn to page 14.
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Air Force Birthday Specials Start
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Long Drive Exhibition & 4-Person Scramble
Grandparents Day
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
September THURSDAY
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AF 71st Birthday
Family Night
Patriot Day
Torch Club Family Night
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Half Price Mondays
Get Golf Ready: Session 4 Begins
Half Price Mondays
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Torch Club Family Night
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FCC Provider Orientation Training
Half Price Mondays
Half Price Mondays
Annual Golf Championship
Labor Day
Rent-a-lane Texas Hold’em
Texas Hold’em Wood Shop Pen Turning Class
Keystone Club
Rent-a-lane
Rent-a-lane Texas Hold’em C.R.A.F.T Class: Marble Cups
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Texas Hold’em Keystone Club Member’s Steak Night
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Family Movie Night Youth Art Club
Youth Art Club
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Young Adult Program Youth Art Club
Youth Art Club
Story Time for Preschoolers
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!
Kids Bowl Free: Now - September 29 (Bowling Center closed now - early Sep)
Get fit at the Fitness Center with their Cross Country Run Club now through Nov & their Weight Lifting Challenge running through Dec.
MONDAY
Outdoor Recreation Community CTR / ITT Auto Hobby / Skills Center Youth Programs
Annual Golf Championship
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Airman & Family Readiness Bowling Golf / Fitness Hangar 1080 Library / Education
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Leave No Trace Movie in the Park Cosmic Bowling
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Skydiving Adventure Sundae Funday Give Parents a Break Cosmic Bowling
Hammer & Brush: Home is Where the Military Sends You Rock Climbing Adventure
Annual Golf Championship
SATURDAY
Hemmed-In Hollow Falls Hiking Adventure Hammer & Brush: Spooky Sign Powderpuff Football Game Cosmic Bowling H1080 Fresh Food Fast Lunch Taste of the Town Texas Hold’em
Texas Hold’em
H1080 Fresh Food Fast Lunch
H1080 Fresh Food Fast Lunch Family Game Night Texas Hold’em
AF 71st Birthday Celebration
Texas Hold’em
H1080 Fresh Food Fast Lunch
Kid’s Baseball Bingo
First Friday
Family Day
FRIDAY
Airman & Family Readiness Bowling Golf / Fitness Hangar 1080 Library / Education
SUNDAY
Teen Read Week (Oct 7-13)
Ozark Hike & Camping Adventure
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Torch Club Family Night
Start Smart Basketball Camp Family Night
Family Night
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Halloween
Texas Hold’em Rent-a-lane
Keystone Club Texas Hold’em Rent-a-lane
Texas Hold’em Rent-a-lane
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Rent-a-lane Keystone Club Member’s Steak Night C.R.A.F.T. Class: Suspended Luminaries Texas Hold’em
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October 1
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15 Torch Club Family Night Start Smart Basketball Camp
Start Smart Basketball Camp Family Night
Youth Basketball Camp
Half-Price Mondays
FCC Provider Orientation Training
Half-Price Mondays
Half-Price Mondays
Columbus Day
Half-Price Mondays Youth Basketball Registration Begins
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Outdoor Recreation Community CTR / ITT Auto Hobby / Skills Center Youth Programs
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Texas Hold’em Rent-a-lane
THURSDAY 4 Story Time for Preschoolers
Youth Art Club
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Youth Art Club Young Adult Program Start Smart Basketball Camp
Start Smart Basketball Camp
Family Movie Night Start Smart Basketball Camp
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H1080 Fresh Food Fast Lunch First Friday Kid’s Baseball Bingo Texas Hold’em
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H1080 Fresh Food Fast Lunch Painting Uncorked: A Touch of Fall in the Air Texas Hold’em Teen Game Night
H1080 Fresh Food Fast Lunch 4H Cooking Club Texas Hold’em
STEM Fest
DoD Air Show Day
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Guided Fishing Trip C.R.A.F.T. Class: Bat Mobile Cosmic Bowling
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Ozark Hike & Camping Adventure Give Parents a Break Saturday Fright Night Cosmic Bowling
Sundae Funday Costume Party Fall Shamble Cosmic Bowling
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Don’t miss out on Alpha Warrior coming to LRAFB on Nov 2 along with the Fitness Center’s Cross Country Run Club now through Nov & the Weight Lifting Challenge running through Dec.
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!
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HANGAR 1080
MANAGER’S BLOWOUT SPECIAL
Low prices on discontinued in stock printed items such as coffee mugs, shot glasses, water bottles and much more at Rockin’ Graffix Bldg 656 during the months of September and October.
change $12.50 oil and tire ro-
RENT-A-LANE
FAMILY NIGHT Let Hangar 1080 be your choice for family dinner every Tuesday from 6 - 8 p.m. Receive a free kid’s meal with each adult meal purchased (valued $10 or more).
tation (must bring your own oil and filter) at Auto Hobby Bldg 656 during the months of September and October.
GOLF COURSE
price, get a second frame of equal or lesser value for 30% off at the Frame Shop Bldg 656 during the months of September and October.
AUTO HOBBY
one frame BOGO Buy at regular
BOWLING
SKILLS CENTER
PROMOTIONS 1/2
Price Mondays Green fees are half-price on Mondays from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Deer Run Golf Course Bldg 1075. (Cart not included and prices not valid during regularly scheduled tournaments, twilight hours, or holidays.)
Bowl unlimited games for 2 hours for $18 per lane, shoes included. Wednesdays from 4 - 9 p.m. during September and October at Strike Zone Bowling Center Bldg 956. Participate in this special during the month of October and receive $.75 wings while you are renting a lane.
ONE FREE BEVERAGE & APPETIZER
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.
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 Fri, 28 September 2018
Expiration date Wed, 31 October 2018
This is not an official coupon, please see club representative for actual coupon.
This is not an official coupon, please see club representative for actual coupon.
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USING INNOVATION FUNDS TO GROW written & photographed by Natalie Dove
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hen asked to give some ideas as to what the Child Development Center would do with their innovation funds, Tricia Reid began to cultivate ideas.
“I thought it would be a good idea to put a garden out front that the children could have access to, but also the parents could use,” said Reid. The garden is incorporated in so many things during their days at the CDC. From teaching, to cooking and everything in between. Once the innovation funds were approved, they got right to using them in May. The CDC purchased several raised garden beds to grow crops. These beds can be found right in front of their entrance.
Once the cooler weather rolls in, their hope is to begin planting more crops that grow better during the colder months. “I like to garden myself, so I thought it would be a fun thing to introduce here,” explained Reid passionately. Two caregivers at the CDC, Angelia McGhee and Sara Lewis, were also very interested in the idea as well due to their shared love of gardening and healthy eating. Lewis, who aside from her caregiver role is a certified health coach, finds simple, healthy and versatile recipes to send home with children and their parents. She looks for recipes that showcase the herbs that are ready to be harvested. Basil is one of their more popular additions to their garden for cooking. “Making pesto with basil is really nice and refreshing with tomatoes,” said Lewis.
Some of the herbs featured in their garden include lemon verbena, sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano, lavender and McGhee, who has worked with the CDC for about 10 years, marigolds, which you can eat, but they grow mostly for bug recounted one conversation with a parent regarding basil. control. Recently, they started experimenting with some vege- “I explained to him that a little bit goes a long way, but if it tables such as cucumbers, squash and peppers.
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is dried, you can use more than usual,” said McGhee. “He took it home, cooked a dinner with his family and came back and said ‘I should’ve listened to what you said. That was powerful!’” Aside from the recipes, Lewis revealed all the health benefits that coincide with fresh herbs and vegetables. “For example, you can take fresh rosemary and put it in hot water with honey. This is a remedy to help with a cough if you don’t want to use [modern] medicine. There are tons of little alternative medicines you can make with herbs.” It is not just the kids learning about growth and good eats. The parents play a huge roll in this family garden. “I think it helps when Angie goes out and helps pick the herbs with the children,” explained Reid. McGhee is very good at explaining what each herb or vegetable is and how it can be used. During the day, those who attend the CDC will decorate little bags to fill with herbs that are ready to be picked. Bringing these herbs home with them really encourages their parents to actually use them and incorporate them in their home life. “I think for the children, it’s important to connect them to nature,” said Reid. “We have so much technology now that they don’t get outside a lot. This is a way for them to connect to nature which is so important for their health.” This unique use of innovation funds is helping to prune and shape these children into the young adults they will soon become, one sprout at a time.
CHILDCARE OPPORTUNITIES GIVE PARENTS A BREAK (GPAB)
Sat, Sep 15 | 5 - 9 PM Sat, Oct 13 | 11 AM - 3 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. 1257, at 501-987-6070.
FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER TRAINING
Sep 17 - 21 | Oct 15 - 19 | 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. The Air Force expanded the number of hours it will provide free child care for families of military members deployed or on remote assignments. The change provides 16 hours of pre-deployment, 16 hours each month during deployment or remote assignment, and 16 hours of post-deployment care per child. For more information please visit www.rockinattherock.com/fcc.
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YOUTH CENTER • 987-6355
TASTE OF THE TOWN
Fri, Sep 28 | 5 - 7:30 PM | Ages: 9 - 18 | Register by Sep 26 Cost: $3/YP members | $5/non-members Let’s explore the local cuisine together! We’ll be indulging in Big Orange in Little Rock. Transportation will be provided, but participants should bring money for food. Must have a minimum of 4 participants. *Open Rec will close at 5 p.m. on this day due to this scheduled field trip.
4H COOKING CLUB
Fri, Oct 19 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Ages: 9 - 18 | Register by Oct 17 Cost: $3/YP members | $6/non-members 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.
YOUTH ART CLUB
Every Thursday | Sep 6 - Oct 11 | 4:15 - 5:15 PM Ages: 9 - 18 | Register by Sep 6 Cost: FREE/YP members | $2/non-members Join Youth Programs for 6 weeks of inventive creativity! Learn how to utilize creative energy and skills to make something positive that can be shared with family or friends. Class is limited to 10 spots each week on a first-come, first-served basis so sign up today!
TEEN GAME NIGHT
Fri, Oct 12 | 6 - 8 PM | Ages: 13 - 18 | Register by Oct 10 Cost: FREE/YP members | $5/non-members Come out and enjoy the friendly, competitive atmosphere. Games like 3 v. 3 basketball, board games and video games will be going on all evening! Must have a minimum of 4 participants.
BE YOU AT YOUTH PROGRAMS
YOUTH CENTER • 987-6355
YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION
Oct 1 - Nov 30 Ages: 5-12 Cost: $30/YP members $50/non-members Do you like basketball and a little bit of friendly competition? Come out to register for this year’s Youth Basketball season. Please bring proof of age and a current physical at time of registration. More information regarding the season, practices, parent orientation and skills evaluations will be given following registration.
LEADERSHIP & CHARACTER CLUBS
VOLUNTEER BASKETBALL COACHES
We are looking for service-driven individuals interested in volunteering with youth and teaching them the basic fundamental skills and fun involved in basketball. Stop by the Youth Center (bldg. 1992) between Oct 1 and Nov 30 to pick up a coaching application and background check form. Training and certification will be provided.
YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP
Oct 1 - 5 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Ages: 5 - 8 5:30 - 6:30 PM | Ages: 9 - 12 Register by Sep 27 Cost: $20 per child The Youth Basketball Camp will teach the basics of basketball; youth will learn the rules of the game and develop skills to help improve your game.
START SMART BASKETBALL CAMP
3 week program | Every Tue & Thu Oct 9 - Oct 25 | 5 - 6 PM | Ages: 3 - 5 Register by Oct 4 Cost: $20 per child Start Smart Basketball Camp teaches children the basic techniques necessary to play organized basketball while they work one on one and spend quality time with their parent(s).
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 1318. 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.
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SKILLS CENTER BOWLING • GAME • 987-6504 TIME SPORTS GRILL • 987-3338
SUNDAE FUNDAY
WE UPGRADED & WILL RE-OPEN SOON!
Sat, Sep 15 | 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!
SUNDAE FUNDAY COSTUME PARTY
Sat, Oct 20 | 2 - 5 PM Cost: $1 per game, per person $1 per shoe rental | $1 per sundae Come out in your scariest Halloween costume and spend your afternoon bowling! Enjoy ghastly games, mortifying music, dreadful dancing and (best of all) a chilling ice cream float. Stick around until 6 p.m. and take your chances at a spooktacular discount from the cauldron.
RENT-A-LANE
Every Wed | 4 - 9 PM Bowl unlimited games for 2 hours for $18 per lane, shoes included. Participate in this special during the month of October and receive $.75 wings while you are renting a lane.
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COSMIC BOWLING
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!
KIDS BOWL FREE
Register your children online to receive certificates to bowl two free games a day all summer long at the Strike Zone Bowling Center! Register online at www.KidsBowlFree.com/AirForce. Free games valid for use now - September 29 (extended one month due to Bowling Center renovation project) on Mon Fri from 4 - 8:30 p.m. and on Sat from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Don’t miss out on this awesome deal!
To give our patrons the best customer service and food experience, our snack bar is being totally upgraded! Unfortunately, this means that we will be closed now - early September to make these changes. We look forward to serving you again and showing off all of our new upgrades! Stay tuned for news regarding our grand re-opening!
NOW OPEN ON SUNDAYS & FOR BREAKFAST!
You spoke and we listened! As soon as our doors reopen from being upgraded, we will be open every Sunday from Noon - 6 p.m. and serve breakfast Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Come spend your Sundays and mornings with us and your family at Strike Zone Bowling Center!
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GOLF • VICTOR’S GRILLE • 987-6825
STEP UP TO THE TEE AT DEER RUN GOLF COURSE
GET GOLF READY
Session 4: Sep 17 - 21 Register by Sep 13 Cost: $20 per person for R4R qualifying participants only includes lessons, set of golf clubs & 3 free rounds of golf upon completion Get Golf Ready is designed to teach everything you’ll need to play golf in two week sessions. Each week will feature lessons on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5 - 5:45 p.m. that will focus on various golf skills. In addition to learning the basics, you will be guided onto the golf course to put your skills into action in a casual, friendly setting. No equipment needed! Open to ages 18 and up. This program is only open to R4R qualifying participants.
DEER RUN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Sep 1 - 3 | Tee-times start at 7 AM Register by Aug 29 Cost: $25 entry fee per person Cost includes greens/cart fee Come out to compete in the annual golf championship tournament at Deer Run Golf Course. Format will be individual stroke play (must have established handicap). Prizes will be awarded.
FALL SHAMBLE
Sat, Oct 20 | Shotgun start at 8 AM Register by Oct 17 Cost: $40 entry fee per person Cost includes greens/cart fee Grab a partner and register for this two person shamble to join in the fun!
LONG DRIVE EXHIBITION & 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE
Sun, Sep 9 Shotgun start at 8 AM Exhibition at 1 PM Cost: $20 entry fee per person Cost includes greens/cart fee Come out and play a round of golf with Trevor “Macho Man” Consavage, Professional Golf Trick Shot Entertainer and Long Drive Professional! As you participate in this 4-person scramble, Trevor will be available to hit shots for all the teams participating. After the scramble, learn the ins and outs of long drive during an hour long exhibition with the professional himself.
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FEEL THE THUNDER Little Rock Air Force Base will be hosting the Thunder Over the Rock Air & Space Show + STEM Fest on October 27 & 28, 2018. The Air Show will be headlined by the USAF Thunderbirds demonstration team. Premier air acts along with static displays will be sure to thrill everyone during this two-day event, which is free and open to the public! In addition to aircraft, attendees can expect a STEM festival with interactive science, technology, engineering and math activities for all ages. If you would like to come to the biggest event on LRAFB prepared and ready to have the best experience possible, some important information is provided for your use on the following page. You can also visit www.thunderovertherock.com for more information about event FAQs, parking and shuttle maps and prohibited items as the event gets closer. We look forward to seeing you there!
PARKING INFORMATION
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For 19 FSS facility hours during the weekend of the Air Show please see the 19 FSS website at www.rockinattherock.com.
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Main Event parking is located on the flight line on either side of the Air Show. Please follow the appropriate signage for parking to ensure that traffic flow is smooth and everyone is able to get in and out of the event as efficiently as possible. DoD members should park within the main base area and use the shuttle for event access. This will allow faster access to the event through DoD entry control points. Guests may enter designated DoD control points when accompanied by their DoD member/sponsor.
UPGRADED EXPERIENCE While general admission to Thunder over the Rock is free, there are several options to upgrade your Air Show experience. Tickets can be purchased at thunderovertherock.com.
DOD DAY October 26 will be a day for those who are working the Air Show weekend to witness the arrival and practice of show performers from a designated viewing area within the STEM Fest.
Box Seats: Premium Box Seats offer an exclusive, reserved viewing area, dedicated restrooms and concessions, and a shaded eating area. Reserved seats can be purchased for $20 per seat. Flightline Club: The Flightline Club provides front line seating and a spacious, exclusive viewing area. In addition, a continental breakfast, lunch catered by Whole Hog CafĂŠ, and afternoon snacks will be provided. Unlimited soda and water will also be available along with alcoholic beverages for purchase. Dedicated, premium restrooms will be available throughout the show. Tickets to the Flightline Club can be purchased for $75 per person for one day of the show.
GATE INFORMATION Both Arnold Drive and Harris Road Gate will be a DoD ID cardholder entrance and exit. The Vandenberg gate will be open to the public from 8:30 AM until 4 PM each day.
STEM FEST Learn all about advancements in science, technology, engineering and math at the STEM Fest! It will be open for field trips on Friday, October 26 to K-12 Students and DoD members only. This gives students the opportunity to be fully immersed in the world of STEM. It will also be open Saturday and Sunday during the Thunder over the Rock Air and Space Show for everyone to enjoy.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES LRAFB Private Organizations and Unofficial Activities will have the opportunity to raise funds at the Air Show. They can do so by manning a master concessionaire food booth for a fixed hourly rate payout, or by having a fundraiser booth to sell limited merchandise including squadron shirts, coins, or memorabilia (no food or drinks). For more information, contact the resource management office at 19FSS.FSRBL@us.af.mil or 987-6904.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES If you are volunteering, be sure to arrive early and park in the main base parking areas. For volunteer opportunities, please contact MSgt Cleveland at sharon.cleveland@us.af.mil or Amn Cryer at samoni.cryer@us.af.mil.
shuttle stops Event pick up and drop off will be located at Hangar 250. Stop 1: Deer Run Golf Course (Park at Deer Run Golf Course, Walter’s Community Center, Strike Zone Bowling Center, etc) Stop 2: BX Stop 3: Medical Clinic Stop 4: Youth Center (near Base Housing)
BECOME AN AIR SHOW INSIDER Sign up with your email address at www.thunderovertherock.com to be the first to know about Air Show news & promotions!
follow us for exciting updates! @thunderovertherock
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SKILLS CENTER • 987-6504
Learn a New Skill rs You Do it e lf
HAMMER & BRUSH: HOME IS WHERE THE MILITARY SENDS YOU
Sat, Sep 8| 10:30 AM - 2 PM | $25 Ages: 18 and up Register by Sep 4 Make a wonderful decoration to show off all the places that have been your home along with the significant events that happened while you were there. All supplies are included. Just bring your creativity!
C.R.A.F.T. CLASS: MARBLE CUPS
Wed, Sep 12 | 5 - 7 PM | $20 Ages: 14 and up (with adult) Register by Sep 7 Come on over to the Skills Center for some Creative, Relaxing, Artistic, Fun Time! Give a stainless steel travel mug a personalized look with this unique technique of marble dipping. All supplies including the mug are provided. Just bring your creative spirit!
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WOOD SHOP PEN TURNING CLASS
Wed, Sep 19 | 5 - 7 PM | $15 Ages: 18 and up Register by Sep 14 Put your woodturning skills to the test by creating your very own unique pen out of wood! All tools and supplies including the pen kit are provided.
HAMMER & BRUSH: SPOOKY SIGN
Sat, Sep 29| 10:30 AM - 2 PM | $25 Ages: 14 and up (with adult) Register by Sep 25 Create your very own spooky sign to ward off or welcome witches, ghouls & ghosts this Halloween season - the choice is yours! This 5 ft. tall sign will have a Halloween-themed side and a fall-themed side. So, when you are putting away your Halloween decorations, simply flip this sign around to welcome everyone with a beautiful fall greeting. All supplies are included. Just bring your creativity and Halloween spirit!
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SKILLS CENTER • 987-6504
at the Skills Center C.R.A.F.T. CLASS: SUSPENDED LUMINARIES
C.R.A.F.T CLASS: BAT CRAZY MOBILE
Sat, Oct 6 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | $15 Ages: All ages* Register by Oct 2 Come on over to the Skills Center for some Creative, Relaxing, Artistic, Fun Time! Create your very own mobile with Halloween-themed shapes. Paint your chosen shapes with any color you choose. All supplies are provided. Just bring your creativity! *Children must be accompanied by an adult.
PAINTING UNCORKED: A TOUCH OF FALL IN THE AIR
Fri, Oct 12| 5 - 7:30 PM | $25 Ages: 21 & older Register by Oct 9 Join us for a relaxing evening of social painting and create a lovely piece of art that beautifully reflects fall using an incredible palette of colors. We will provide the canvases, paint, tools and lesson. You bring your friends, drink of choice and creative spirit!
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Wed, Oct 3 | 5 - 7 PM | $20 Ages: 16 and up (with adult) Register by Oct 1 Come on over to the Skills Center for some Creative, Relaxing, Artistic, Fun Time! Turn your old wine bottles into Halloween-themed suspended luminaries. All supplies including the wine bottles are provided. Just bring your creativity!
OUTDOOR RECREATION • 987-3365
GET OUTSIDE & EXPLORE ARKANSAS WITH ODR
* ROCK CLIMBING ADVENTURE * SKYDIVING ADVENTURE Sat, Sep 8| Call ODR for times Register by Sep 5 Cost: $25/R4R qualifying participants $110/all others Conquer the famous Jamestown Crag in Batesville, AR alongside Outdoor Recreation and local guides. This is an adventure you won’t want to miss! Open to ages 10 and up. A minimum of 4 people must register.
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Sat, Sep 15 | Call ODR for times Register by Sep 12 Cost: $45/R4R qualifying participants $200/all others This trip is for all the adrenaline junkies out there. Spend the day with West Tennessee Skydiving where participants will be given the chance to jump out of an airplane! The weight limit for jumpers is 225 lbs up to 6 ft tall. Participants over 6 ft tall can weigh up to 230 lbs.
LEAVE NO TRACE Sat, Sep 22 | Call ODR for times Register by Sep 14 Cost: FREE If you are an avid hiker or camper, than this class is for you! Learn the importance of not leaving trash behind, putting fires completely out and making as minimal impact on the land as possible so that others are able to enjoy it for years to come.
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OUTDOOR RECREATION • 987-3365
HEMMED-IN HOLLOW FALLS HIKING ADVENTURE Sat, Sep 29 | Call ODR for times Register by Sep 26 Cost: $10/R4R qualifying participants $15/all others Join us for one of the most beautiful and challenging hikes that Outdoor Recreation has done this year! Experience the Ozarks, the wild elk population in Arkansas and hike to the tallest waterfall between the Rocky and Appalachian Mountains. Participants will need to provide their own lunch, snacks, drinks and come prepared with closed-toed hiking style shoes. Open to ages 13 and up. A minimum of 4 participants must register.
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GUIDED FISHING TRIP
Sat, Oct 6 | 5 AM - 2 PM Register by Oct 3 Cost: $30/R4R qualifying participants $135/all others Outdoor Rec is teaming up with local fishing guide, Bill Dennis, for a trip to the magnificent Arkansas River to try your luck for largemouth and smallmouth bass. Participants must provide their own fishing license and are responsible for making sure it’s not expired. Grilled lunch will be provided. A minimum of 4 people must register.
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OZARK HIKE & CAMPING ADVENTURE
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Oct 13 at 6 AM - Oct 14 at 6 PM Register by Oct 10 Cost: $25/R4R qualifying participants $45/all others Experience Arkansas’ finest backpacking adventure with Outdoor Recreation! Enjoy the Buffalo River Trail’s wilderness setting, superior scenic beauty, opportunity to encounter wildlife and the chance to visit historic homeplace remnants. Enjoy a full day of hiking on Saturday, set up camp to enjoy some good food and rest overnight and hike out in the morning to return to Little Rock AFB Sunday evening. Participants will need to come prepared with closed-toed hiking style shoes. A minimum of 4 participants must register.
This is a Recharge for Resiliency (R4R) program. For more information on the qualifications for Recharge for Resiliency (R4R), please visit www.rockinattherock.com/r4r. September | October 2018 | ROCKIN’ AT THE ROCK
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BASE LIBRARY • 987-6979
TEEN READ WEEK OCTOBER 7-13
Unleash your story at the Base Library during Teen Read Week! Find stories, biographies and more in the Young Adult book collection in the Teen Room. Some of the nominees for the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten Nominees available at the library include Waste of Space by Gina Damico; Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray; Turtles All the Way Down by John Green; and Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley. The Teen’s Top Ten is a “teen choice” list where teens nominate and choose their favorite books from the previous year. Readers ages 12 to 18 can vote for their favorite book online from now until Teen Read Week; winners will be announced after Teen Read Week.
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CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK
• Military Test Prep, CLEP & DSST • Resources for military transition to civilian careers • Career certification exam prep for many occupations • Learning resources for all ages • Popular software program tutorials • Much more!
Apr 30 - May 6, 2018 Available via Library & Resources in the AF Portal. This is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading. A special story time will be Switch held at BaseNintendo Library on Thu, Games May 3 are at now available! The collection has started 15 games and new ones will be added on 10 a.m. in honor of thiswith celebration. a regular basis. Some of the available titles are: • • • • • •
Harvest Moon Light of Hope LEGO The Incredibles Super Mario Odyssey Minecraft Kirby Star Allies Mariokart 8 Deluxe
STORY TIME
Thu, Sep 6 | Oct 4 | 10 AM | Cost: FREE Story time for preschoolers is held by Terry Nunnery from Nixon Library in Jacksonville. It’s a great time!
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Thu, Sep 13 | Oct 11 | 4 PM | Cost: FREE A program appropriate for young adults will be presented by Terry Nunnery from the Nixon Library.
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HANGAR 1080 • V.I.PETE’S GRILLE • 987-5555
Fri, Sep 7 | Oct 5 | 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.
Fri, Sep 7 | Oct 5 | 4 - 6 PM Cost: FREE/members $10/non-members Enjoy free party food and good company.
Fri, Sep 14 | 4 - 6 PM Come out to celebrate the Air Force’s 71st birthday with us at Hangar 1080 with a C-130 Pulled Pork Slider meal for only $7.10, $2 domestic bottles, $5 domestic drafts , $.71 fountain drinks and, of course, birthday cake!
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. Newcomers welcome!
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Wed, Sep 5 | Oct 3 | 5 - 7 PM Cost: FREE/members $10.99/non-members Join us for a buffet style dinner, including an 8 oz. sirloin option!
Every Tue | 6 - 8 PM Let Hangar 1080 be your choice for family dinner! Receive a free kid’s meal with each adult meal purchased (valued $10 or more).
Every Friday | 11 AM - 1 PM Enjoy a made-to-order lunch menu at Hangar 1080 every Friday including savory turkey and cheddar sandwiches on flakey croissants; juicy, all-beef hamburgers with ooey, gooey cheese; grilled chicken sandwiches on fluffy brioche buns; crispy, freshwater catfish plates; crisp, fresh chef salads; and so much more!
Now is the time to start thinking about your next squadron holiday party! Members receive 10% off catering packages. And, if you book your event with our catering manager by Sep 29, you will receive free dessert for your event. Don’t miss out on this wonderful early bird special!
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COMMUNITY CENTER • 987-6720
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Fri, Sep 14 | 5 - 7 PM | Cost: FREE It’s time to leave the electronics at home and engage as a family. Battle it out with a board game, checkers, ping pong, pool, or a good ol’ game of cards. There will be games available for your use along with a PlayStation 4 with VR and Nintendo Switch hooked up or feel free to bring your favorite game from home!
movie nights
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Thu, Sep 27| 5 - 7 PM Movie: Incredibles 2 Thu, Oct 25 | 5 - 7 PM Movie: TBD Cost: FREE | at Herk Hall Hang out with the family and enjoy a new movie at Herk Hall. Bring your own snacks and enjoy the show.
MOVIE IN THE PARK
Sat, Sep 22 | 7:30 - 9:30 PM Movie: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom at Fam Camp | Cost: FREE Enjoy some outdoor fun for the whole family! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and, of course, bug spray in preparation of enjoying a movie under the stars. Snacks & drinks will be available for purchase. You won’t want to miss this!
SATURDAY FRIGHT NIGHT
Sat, Oct 13 | at Herk Hall | Cost: FREE Movie: TBD | Rated PG-13 Showtime at 4 PM Movie: TBD | Rated R Showtime at 6:30 PM Get your scare on at Herk Hall with a family-friendly movie and a horror flick. Bring your own snacks and enjoy the show.
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FITNESS CENTER • 987-7716
EVENTS & CHALLENGES
POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL GAME
Fri, Sep 28 | 3 - 4 PM Register by Sep 21 Calling all ladies! Come out for a bit of friendly competition and tons of fun at the Warfit Football Field. Open to all female DoD ID card holders over the age of 18. Contact the Sports Manager at 987-7716 to register. If you’re not playing, be sure to come out to support your friends. This will be a game you won’t want to miss!
WEIGHT LIFTING CHALLENGE
Now - Dec 29 Do you even lift? Prove it! The Fitness Center presents the Weight Lifting Challenge. To join, you must complete three common lifts (bench press, deadlift and squat). You will receive three attempts at each lift with the highest attempt being recorded for each one. Make sure that a Fitness Center staff member is there to witness and record each attempt made at each lift. The total of the three highest lifts must equal 500, 750 or 1,000 pounds in order to complete the challenge. Those who complete the challenge will get their picture on the Wall of Fame and a Weight Lifting Challenge coin!
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CROSS COUNTRY RUN CLUB
Now - November Run cross country without actually leaving the comfort of Arkansas! Join the Fitness Center & add up miles to Memphis, Dallas, St. Louis & New Orleans. Whenever you run, keep track of your miles at the Fitness Center. For each city you accumulate miles for, win a prize! A grand prize will be awarded to the top male and female participants who run the most miles, so get running! Program will culminate at the Turkey Trot in November.
ALPHA WARRIOR
Fri, Nov 2 | Time TBD Registration required Ages: 13 & up Here’s your chance to earn your Alpha! The Alpha Warrior Battle Rig is coming to Little Rock AFB and will be hosted by Rebekah Bonilla and Eric Rosenstock who have appeared on the American Ninja Warrior show. Not sure how you would ever master the Battle Rig? Don’t worry, your hosts will demonstrate each obstacle on the Battle Rig and provide tips on how to master it. Complete the challenge with the fastest time for your chance to compete in the Alpha Warrior Final Battle in November at Retama Park, San Antonio, TX. Make sure you register at the Fitness Center if you’d like to participate in the challenge because the first 100 participants will receive an official Air Force Alpha Warrior t-shirt! If you’re not ready to accept the Alpha Warrior challenge, come out and support your friends as they tackle the obstacle course. Get your kids involved, as well, with the Youth Battle Rig for ages 5-13. You won’t want to miss out on this!
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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
987-2667
987-6803
BASE POOL Bldg. 874 987-7008 Lap Swim: Sat & Sun: 11 AM - 1 PM Open Swim: Sat & Sun: 1 - 6 PM *Closes for the season beginning on Sep 3
BOWLING CENTER Bldg. 956 Lanes Mon - Thu: 4 - 9 PM Fri: 4 PM - 11 PM Sat: 11 AM - 11 PM Sun: Noon - 6 PM Game Time Sports Grill (inside Bowling Center) Mon - Thu: 7 AM - 9 PM Fri & Sat: 7 AM - 11 PM Sun: Noon - 6 PM
987-3338
987-8859
987-6130
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL Bldg. 1255 Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
987-3212
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
Bldg. 1255 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM
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
987-3365
987-3156
NAF HUMAN RESOURCES
987-6131
987-3365
POST OFFICE (USPS)
HERK HALL THEATER 987-6720
HUNGRY HERK (POD SNACK BAR)
Bldg. 988 987-3079 Mon - Sat: 10 AM - 2 PM Official Mail Center (Bldg 988) 987-6248 Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM (pick-ups) Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 1 PM (drop-offs) Postal Service Center (Bldg 834) 987-3478 Mon - Fri: 10 AM - 5 PM
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)
Flight line Hangar 276 Mon - Fri: 7 AM - Midnight
987-2582
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
Bldg. 1257 Mon - Fri: 6:30 AM - 6 PM
987-6070
INFORMATION TICKETS & TRAVEL
*Hours of operation are subject to change. For holiday hours and inclement weather information please see the 19 FSS website: www.rockinattherock.com.
OUTDOOR RECREATION Bldg. 656 Mon & Fri: 7:30 AM - 5 PM Tue & Thu: 9 AM - 5 PM Wed: Noon - 5 PM
Bldg. 1080 987-5404/5555 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 987-5404 Tue - Fri: 8 AM - 4 PM
Bldg. 940 (Ste. 404) Mon - Fri: 11 AM - 4 PM
987-3231
Bldg. 1255 987-6440 Mon - Thu: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Fr: 7:30 AM - Noon
INFANT TODDLER CENTER
FAMILY CHILD CARE *by appointment only
GOLF COURSE
987-6753
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
ID CARDS/DEERS/ CUSTOMER SERVICE
Open Daily Bldg. 1988 Mon - Fri: 10 AM - 2:30 PM
C-Street (inside Fitness Center) Mon - Fri : 11 AM - 7 PM
*reservation only
Bldg. 940 Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 4 PM
987-6979
LODGING (RAZORBACK INN)
Bldg. 980
COMMUNITY CENTER
Bldg. 940 Mon - Thu: 10 AM - 7 PM Fri & Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM Bldg. 1024 Sun - Sat: 24/7
HANGAR 1080 (V.I.PETE’S GRILLE)
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Bldg. 1990 Mon - Fri: 6:30 AM - 6 PM
987-7716
*24 hour fitness available
AUTO HOBBY SHOP Bldg. 656 Tue - Fri: 10 AM - 8 PM Sat: 9 AM - 6 PM
LIBRARY
FITNESS CENTER Bldg. 827 Mon - Thu: 5 AM - 10 PM Fri: 5 AM - 7 PM Sat: 9 AM - 6 PM
987-5105
Bldgs. 1992/940 School Age (Bldg. 1992) Mon - Fri: 6:30 AM - 6 PM Open Rec/Teen (Bldg. 940) School Out Of Session Mon - Thu: 1 - 6 PM Fri: Noon - 5 PM School In Session Mon - Thu: 2 - 6 PM Fri: 2 - 7 PM
987-6355
UNIVERSITY CENTER
Bldg. 1490 (off base) 987-3417 Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM Fri: 10 AM - 3 PM September | October 2018 | ROCKIN’ AT THE ROCK
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