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Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest is 4 July at P-2 Field (on Rte.1) on Fort Belvoir. Enjoy food, vendors, and family fun with all your neighbors. Festivities begin a 5:00 p.m. and fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and enjoy!
Solomon Island Fishing Trip Has Seats Left
Do some fishing in the Chesapeake Bay with Bunky’s Charter for $85.00 on July 5th. All artificial lures, rods, reels, tackle and live bait are provided along with transportation to the boat from Fort Belvoir Outdoor Recreation. Fish cleaning is available at an extra charge. Bring a lunch, snack, drinks and a cooler. Don’t forget sunscreen and sunglasses. Sign up NOW at Outdoor Recreation. Call 703-805-1226 for more details.
AT&T National
AT&T National, hosted by Tiger Woods at the Congressional Golf Club. Tickets may be picked up at the Community Center, Bldg. 1200 Taylor Road, between the hours of 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Monday - Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday while supply lasts.
- Event days: Now through July 5, tickets are available for Active Duty, Reserves, Retirees, National Guard, DOD civilians including authorized contractors.
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4 tickets issued per person per event day.
Government ID is required at venue entrance.
Summer Reading Program
The Van Noy Library Summer Reading Program, READ, WHITE, AND BLUE, encourages children and teens to read for pleasure during summer vacation. The Summer Reading Program runs from June 18 - September 5. Preschoolers through 6th grade read 15 books. Children unable to read can have books read to them. Children can read any book and record it on the log. Reading logs will be available in the library starting June 18th at 11:00 AM - after our morning story hour. Students in grades 7-12 read eight books. Teens can read any book and record it on their log. Teen reading logs will also be available on June 18. Completed reading logs can be turned in at the library any time before September 5 to receive a prize and enter the end-of-summer prize drawing. Call 703-806-3323 for details.
Two New Party Rental Spots!
Outdoor Recreation now has two new pavilions, the Eagle Pavilion and the Osprey Pavilion, for rent at Tompkins Basin on the Potomac River. Reserve your function in one or both of the pavilions for an introductory fee of $25 each per day and a $50 refundable cleaning deposit. Each 20’x30’ pavilion has picnic tables, a BBQ grill and volleyball nets. Volleyballs and other recreational items are available for rent at the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg 778. For more information and/or to reserve a pavilion please call 703-805-3081.
Arts and Crafts Contest
The deadline to enter your arts and crafts projects into the 2009 Arts and Crafts Contest is 30 June, 2009. Compete for cash prizes against the best artists and artisans in the Army! Enter your best 2D and 3D artwork. Contact Kawamura Arts and Crafts for rules and entry forms at 703-806-4655. You can also go to https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil to sign up.
Beach Party Spin Class
Enjoy cool beach music and get in shape for summer on Thursday, July 16 from 11:45am - 12:45pm. There will be beach themed decorations, a free t-shirt and contests to win prizes.
There will be no charge for aerobic pass members and a $5 charge for walk-ins.
For more information call
707-806-5368 or see the attached flyer.
2009 Fort Belvoir Show & Shine Car & Bike Competition
Saturday, 18 July from 10am - 5pm at Fort Belvoir's P2 Field. Admission is free and open to all patrons. Registration is $10.00. Pre-register at the Fort Belvoir Auto Skills Center by 17 July. Register your car or bike today! Awards will be given at 3pm for the winner of each class and the “Best In Show”.
For more information please call the Auto Skills Center at 703-806-4088 or see the attached flyer. Rain date will be 19 July.
Accotink Bay Canoe/Kayak Fishing Trip
Venture out with Outdoor Recreation for a day of fishing in the scenic Accotink Bay! Saturday, 11 July 2009 from 9am to 12pm. Fees will be $12 for a single kayak $12.00, $14.00 for a tandem kayak and $14.00 for a canoe. Cost includes guide, canoe or kayak, fishing pole and life preserver. Bring bait, sunscreen, hat, water, snacks and other necessities. Participants must adhere to the state of Virginia’s requirements for a fishing license. Register by Friday, 10 July, 12pm. Meet at Outdoor Recreation (bldg. 778) at 8:30 a.m. Call 703-805-3081/1774
for more information or to register. See the attached event flyer.
Fort Belvoir 2009 Intramural Golf Championship
Come out and putt your stuff! Qualifying dates are 23 July and 20 August at 2 p.m. The championship is 24 September at 2 p.m. This is a military unit competition which will score points toward the Commander’s Cup. All entries must be active duty, retired military of DoD civilians assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir. Contractors employed by a unit are eligible to compete for that unit. For more information, call 703-806-5368/6182.
Outdoor Recreation Does the Driving
Fort Belvoir Outdoor Recreation wants you enjoy two festivals and arrive home safely:
Blackberry Bonanza & Wellness Festival
July 26, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at great country farms Bluemount, VA
$13 (festival, wine tasting, transportation)
2 & under free
Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast
August 7, 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Annapolis, MD
All you can eat blue crab and all you can drink soda and beer
$65 (feast ticket, transportation) Pool #1 Now Open
Summer has officially begun! Celebrate at Pool #1, located on 18th Street on South Post, bldg. 259. 703-805-2853.
June 20 - July 30, noon - 7 p.m.
July 31, noon - 4 p.m.
August 1 - August 23, noon - 6:30 p.m.
North Post and Officers’ Club Pools Open
When the pools open it’s time for summer fun! The Officers’ Club pool and Outdoor Pool #3 are now open for the season. The outdoor pool, located across from the commissary, has slides and fun water play gear as well as plenty of poolside chairs. The Officers’ Club Pool has a new Polar Bear slide in addition to a separate lap pool and baby pool. For more information on pools please call 703-805-2620. Don’t forget the sunscreen and make sure to ask about swimming classes or private lessons!
Golf Until Dark at the Golf Club
Tee off at 4 p.m. and play until dark for only $15 for cart and golf! You can’t beat this deal. After wards, stop in the lounge for dinner or a beverage. Call 703-806-5878 for details.
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Military OneSource is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status) and their families. It is a virtual extension of installation services. Visit Military OneSource today at www.militaryonesource.com
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MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the central, trusted, up-to-date source for Service members and their families to find information about all DoD Quality of Life programs and services. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need at MilitaryHOMEFRONT.
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