The Inside Loop - June 2025

JUNE

2025

THE INSIDE LOOP

VANCE FSS NEWSLETTER

JUNE

2025

FSS DIRECTORY SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING

ARTS & CRAFTS

STUDIO 71 PRINT SHOP

MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS

400 Young rd. Bldg. 200 Ste. 202 Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm 580-213-6459 400 Young rd. Bldg. 200 Ste. 202 Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm 580-213-6455

GOLF DRIVING RANGE Fox Dr. Bldg. 236 Saturday - Sunday 24/7 580-213-7402

INFORMATION TICKETS & TRAVEL 306 McAffrey Ave. Bldg. 305 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 580-213-5488

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Scott Rd. Bldg. 244 Dock 4 (Moving Soon!)

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 580-213-7348

FALCON’S NEST BOWLING CENTER 308 Sawyer Rd. Bldg. 345 Monday - Thursday 7am - 6pm Friday 7am - 9pm Saturday 11 - 6pm 580-213-7331

VANCE LIBRARY

446 McAffrey Ave. Bldg. 314 See website for hours 580-213-7368

306 McAffrey Ave. Bldg. 305 Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5pm 580-213-7402

446 McAffrey Ave. Bldg 314 Ste. 15 Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday 9am-4:30pm 580-213-6330

BRADLEY FITNESS CENTER

414 McAffrey Ave. Bldg. 316 Monday - Thursday 5am - 11pm, Friday 5am - 9pm Saturday & Sunday 8am - 8pm Holiday Hours: 8am - 4pm 580-213-7670

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 336 Phillips Rd. Bldg 336 Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm 580-213-7310

SCHOOL AGE CARE

323 McAffrey Ave. Bldg. 323 Monday - Friday 2:30 - 5:30pm (in school days) No school days - 7:00 - 5:30pm 580-213-7474

YOUTH & TEEN CENTER

455 Fields St. Bldg. 455 Mon - Thurs 2:30 - 6pm, Friday 2:30 - 9pm (in school) Mon - Thurs 12 - 6pm, Friday 12 - 9pm (no school) 580-213-7166 & 580-213-6762

CROSSWINDS CLUB

SCHOOL LIAISON

454 Fisher Rd. Bldg. 601 Monday - Friday 10:30am - 1:30pm 580-213-7824

EDUCATION OFFICE

246 Brown Pkwy Bldg. 500 Ste. 124 See Website for hours 580-213-5074

446 McAffrey Ave. Bldg. 314 Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 580-213-6285

446 McAffrey Ave. Bldg. 314 Ste 6 Monday - Thursday 7:30 - 4:30, Friday 9 - 4:30 580-213-7388

MILITARY/CIVILLIAN PERSONNEL OFFICE

JUNE

2025

CALENDAR JUNE

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OUTDOOR FITNESS CLASSES Every Monday in June | 8:30 - 9:15a The Fitness Center Sign up now at The Fitness Center!

PATRIOTIC PORCH SIGN CLASS

JUNE

11 JUNE

6/12/25 6:00p Arts & Crafts

Sign up now! 580-213-7402

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ODR GRAND OPENING

JUNE

6/18/25 1:00p New Location at BX

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QUARTERLY POKER TOURNAMENT

JUNE

6/26/25 6:00 The Crosswinds Club

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TRIVIA 6/11/25 6:00p The Crosswinds Club

MARIO KART TOURNAMENT 6/14/25 9:00 - 12:00p Vance Library

SUMMERFEST & CAR SHOW 6/21/25 5:00p The Crosswinds Club

MOUNTAIN BIKING 6/27/25 6:00p Outdoor Recreation

Sign up now! 580-213-7348

MAY

2024

MAY RECAP For event photos, visit flickr.com and search vance71fss

MOTHERS DAY DESIGNER BAG BINGO We celebrated Mother’s Day in style with a Designer Bag Bingo event! Four lucky winners took home gorgeous designer purses, while others snagged raffle prizes and beautiful flower arrangements. It was a fun-filled day of excitement and well-deserved pampering. (Check out one of our lucky winners pictured on the left!)

THE MURPH CHALLENGE On May 22, Team Vance honored the legacy of Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy with the annual Murph Challenge—a demanding workout consisting of a 1-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats, and another 1-mile run. This tribute pushed participants to their limits while fostering camaraderie and remembrance. Thank you to everyone who joined us in paying tribute to our fallen heroes.

KIDS RUN & SUMMER READING PROGRAM We kicked off the summer season with two awesome events! The Kids Run had little racers sprinting to the finish line, earning medals and big smiles along the way. Right after, families headed to the Library for our Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party featuring the wildly entertaining Will Stuck.

JUNE

2025

THIS MONTH OUTDOOR FITNESS CLASSES Join us for outdoor fitness every Monday in June from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. We’ll kick things off in the Group Exercise Room, then take it outside to the Shred Shed for a workout that’ll wake you up better than coffee. Kellie and Jenny will lead the way with a different format each week, so no two classes are the same. Come ready to sweat and see what the summer has in store.

TRIVIA NIGHT Grab your crew and test your knowledge at Trivia Night on Tuesday, June 11 at 6 p.m. It’s also Wingman Wednesday, so you can count on bar food, wings, and a little friendly competition at the poker tables too. Bring your brainpower and your appetite—it’s all happening at the Club.

PATRIOTIC PORCH SIGN Get crafty with us on Wednesday, June 12 at 6 p.m. as we paint 9.5 x 4 ft wood planks to create bold, patriotic porch signs—just in time for summer.

All supplies are included, and it’s only $15 to join.

Sign-ups are required by June 9 — limited spots available!

Email holly.lavicky@us.af.mil or call 580-213-7402 to reserve your spot.

MARIO KART TOURNAMENT Ready to test your racing skills? Join us Friday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Vance Library for a high-speed bracketed tournament. Prizes go to the top three finishers. This is an Airmen-only event.

Register by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 to claim your spot on the leaderboard.

JUNE

2025

THIS MONTH SUMMERFEST & CAR SHOW Kick off the season with Summerfest on Saturday, June 21 at 5 p.m. at the Crosswinds Club! Check out the car show, enjoy live music, grab dinner from local food trucks, and cool off with water slides and inflatables. We’ll also have kids activities, yard games, and more summer fun for the whole family.

To sign up, visit https://bit.ly/SummerfestRegistration2025.

QUARTERLY POKER TOURNAMENT Put your poker face to the test on Wednesday, June 27 at 6 p.m. at the Club. The top 10 point earners automatically qualify, and there’s a $20 buy-in for all others. Prizes go to the top two players. Bar and food will be available. Don’t miss your shot at the pot.

MOUNTAIN BIKING Join Outdoor Recreation for an evening ride on the Enid Mountain Bike Trail!

We’re heading out Thursday, June 27 at 6 PM. Call 580-213-7348 to sign up!

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ORAL PROFICIENCY (OPI) BRIEF Looking to certify your language skills? Schedule your Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) for Thursday, June 5 at 2 PM. This assessment evaluates your speaking abilities in a specific language. To register or learn more, contact the Education Center at 580-213-7388

SUMMERFEST & CAR SHOW

JULY

2025

NEXT MONTH WILD WEST Saddle up for Wild West on July 26 from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Crosswinds Club! Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and a whiskey tasting for just $15.

More details coming soon—but be sure to mark your calendar for this evening of western-style fun.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH & STEM FAIR Join us July 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the School Age Center for our annual Back to School Bash and STEM Fair! Mad Science from Edmond, OK will lead exciting science presentations in each activity room, while schools and base organizations set up in the gym.

Students can collect school supplies at each table they visit, and we’ll have food trucks, snow cones, face painting, and even on-site immunization scheduling. It’s a fun and educational way to gear up for the new school year!

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!

JUNE

2025

STAFF SPOTLIGHT RAMY STEVENS Meet Ramy, our Community Cohesion Coordinator! She’s all about building community through fun, engaging programs that help personnel and their families connect, grow, and thrive together.

JOYCE WILKINSON Meet Joyce! She’s the Community Child Care Coordinator here at Vance.

Joyce helps families by providing access to child care options that fit their needs. Whether it’s on base or off, she’s your go-to for community child care education, resources, and referral services.

JANET PITTS Meet Janet, our Recreation Specialist of Community Activities! She brings the fun to the forefront as a Recreation Specialist, planning events, running programs, and keeping the community engaged and entertained!

We asked Janet what event she’s most excited for this summer and she said Summer Fest.

SERGIO KLEIN-TORRES Sergio is our Library Specialist at Vance Library, helping connect people with books, tech support, and great service every day.

When asked what he’s most looking forward to this summer, he said: “I’m excited to see how many people get into reading this summer and start using the Beanstack app. I think it’ll be fun to watch the reading progress and see how the community gets involved.”

JUNE

2025

FOOD SPECIALS THE FALCON’S GRILL MAUI CHICKEN SANDWICH BASKET

Tuesdays & Thursdays Grilled chicken, sliced ham, Swiss-American cheese, pineapple, lettuce, and tomato with Maui sauce on a pretzel bun. Served with your choice of fries or tots.

$9.50

THE CROSSWINDS CLUB FRIED CHICKEN

$12.00

PHILLY CHEESESTEAK

$10.00

CHICKEN ALFREDO

$10.00

THE LEGACY

$10.00

BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH

$12.00

June 1-7 Fried Chicken served with mashed potatoes and corn June 8-14 Philly steak with onions, bell peppers, and cheese on a hoagie, served with fries June 15-21 Chicken Alfredo served with garlic bread June 22-28 turkey, ham, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and spicy tomato on a hoagie served with house fried chips June 29 - July 5 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich served with a baked potato and coleslaw

JUNE

2025

ARTS & CRAFTS Call 580-213-7402 to signup for classes

PATRIOTIC PORCH SIGN JUNE 12

Get crafty with us on Wednesday, June 12 at 6 p.m. as we paint 9.5 x 4 ft wood planks to create bold, patriotic porch signs—just in time for summer. All supplies are included, and it’s only $15 to join.

Sign-ups are required by June 9 — limited spots available!

WHAT WE OFFER Looking for the perfect gift or a way to add a personal touch to your home?

Our Arts & Crafts Center has you covered! We offer a fantastic range of engraving services, from elegant wine glasses and whiskey tumblers to custom wooden wall hangings, coasters, leather notebooks, keychains, flasks, and unique wooden clocks. If you’re interested in our sublimation services, choose from stylish hats, mugs, t-shirts and more! And don’t forget about our fun rubber bracelets and custom steins, perfect for any occasion! Let us create something special for you!

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JUNE

2025

THE FALCON’S NEST BOWLING CENTER LUNCHTIME BOWLING

MONDAY - FRIDAY ALL SUMMER Spend $10 or more on lunch this summer and enjoy a free game of bowling—shoes included. Available daily from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Falcons Nest Bowling Center.

PREPAID BOWLING SHOES CARD Your prepaid bowling shoes card is good for up to 30 uses, but pays itself off after just 8!

Grab yours today at the front desk of the Falcon’s Nest Bowling Center for just $30!

HOST YOUR NEXT BIRTHDAY AT THE FALCON’S NEST! ASK US ABOUT OUR PARTY PACKAGES

580-213-7331

JUNE

2025

VANCE LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM HAPPENING NOW!

Our Summer Reading Program is in full swing! Readers of all ages can log books, earn prizes, and join us for fun activities all summer long. Don’t miss out—sign up today and start your reading adventure here: https://vanceafb.beanstack.org

DID YOU KNOW? Our library offers so much more than just books! You can enjoy a wide selection of audiobooks for all ages, perfect for listening on the go or during your downtime. We also have a great collection of DVDs featuring the latest movies and TV shows for your next movie night. Looking for something more interactive? Borrow one of our preloaded tablets, which come packed with educational and entertainment apps for both kids and adults. For family fun nights, don’t forget to check out our selection of board games, or dive into our collection of video games for Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.

There’s something for everyone, so come explore all the entertainment options available at the library!

SCAN FOR MORE INFORMATION & RESOURCES!

JUNE

2025

VANCE ITT Information, Tickets, & Travel ITT IS ON THE MOVE! To better serve customers, the Information, Tickets, and Travel (ITT) Office has relocated to the Arts & Crafts Building, Bldg. 305. This new location offers easier access and a more convenient experience for planning vacations, purchasing discounted tickets, and exploring travel options. Visitors are encouraged to stop by and see the updated space while taking advantage of all the services ITT has to offer.

DID YOU KNOW? The Information, Tickets, and Travel (ITT) Office provides discounted tickets to amusement parks, sporting events, and local entertainment experiences. With access to more than 100 venues nationwide, ITT offers savings on destinations like Disney, Universal Studios, statewide concerts, and local attractions. Services are available to all base cardholders.

Whatever your vacation looks like, ITT has an option for you. Contact the office today for a personalized vacation plan and discount codes on flights, hotels, and transportation for your ideal getaway.

BOOK NOW! • Hotels & Resorts • Transportation & Flights • Local Sports Tickets • Theme Parks • Travel Planning & More!

WE SALUTE YOU VISIT AGAIN AND AGAIN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

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2025 MILITARY FREEDOM PASS

Not available at Front Gate. Must have valid Military ID. Ticket expires on 12/19/2025.

Blockout dates & restrictions apply.

• 2-Park and 3-Park tickets and vacation packages available. (Does not include admission to Universal Epic Universe.)

• Eligible Service Members are active or retired members of all branches of the U.S. Military, including the National Guard, Reservists, and/or their spouses, 100% Disabled Veterans and Department of Defense civilian personnel with valid U.S. Military ID.

ADD-ON 1-DAY UNIVERSAL EPIC UNIVERSE TICKETS† (separate purchase) An activated 2025 Military Freedom Pass Promotional Ticket is required. Additional restrictions apply.

Learn more at UniversalOrlando.com/military

UNIVERSAL ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE *The 2-Park Military 2025 Freedom Pass Promotional Ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to BOTH Universal Studios Florida AND Universal Islands of Adventure theme parks on the same day. Ticket is valid for use November 14, 2024 through and including December 19, 2025. Blockout dates apply: December 25, 2024 through and including January 2, 2025. Ticket expires in full December 19, 2025. The 3-Park Military 2025 Freedom Pass Promotional Ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure AND Universal Volcano Bay theme parks on the same day. Ticket is valid for use November 14, 2024 through and including December 19, 2025. Blockout dates apply: December 25, 2024 through and including January 2, 2025. Ticket expires in full December 19, 2025. Both the 2-Park and 3-Park Military “2025 Freedom Pass” Promotion Tickets exclude separately ticketed events. Guest must present a valid Military ID at time of purchase, at time of the exchange at either Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure or Universal Volcano Bay theme park ticket sales window, and upon redemption at Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Volcano Bay theme parks. Unused days shall be forfeited. Additional restrictions may apply. The above Admission Media is non-refundable, non-transferable, and must be used by the same person on all days. Standard entry includes biometric scan. Valid only during normal operating hours. Parks, attractions, or entertainment may: close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather or special events; change operating hours; and otherwise change or be discontinued without notice and without liability to the owners of Universal Orlando Resort (‘Universal’). Unless otherwise stated, the above Admission Media specifically excludes admission to separately ticketed events and venues at any of the Universal theme parks and/or CityWalk and excludes parking or discounts on food or merchandise. Some CityWalk venues require ages 21 or older for admission. Valid Photo ID required. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. †The 1-Park 1-Day Universal Epic Universe Ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to Universal Epic Universe theme park on one (1) calendar day. The ticket is valid for entry only on the date selected at time of purchase and will be linked to an active 2025 Military Freedom Pass Promotional Ticket. Guest must present linked Pass and photo ID at time of redemption. © 2025 MARVEL. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. 24-UOR-4713902/NS