Thursday, July 22, 2010

MWR at a glance

Information, Tickets & Tours (ITT)
Bldg. 4472 (Arts & Crafts Center)
202-404-6576
Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-6pm

Military Family Day with the Nationals
Come down and watch the Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies from 5:30-7 p.m. July 31 at Nationals Park. Tickets are $33 for game and picnic or $26 for picnic only. Picnic menu includes a burger bar with grilled onions, bacon, cheese, pickles and tomatoes; beef kosher hot dogs; barbecue beans; mustard potato salad; chips; watermelon; soft drinks and bottled water.

New York City shopping trip
Join Information, Tickets and Tours for a shopping day in New York City from 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m. July 31. Cost is $38. Shopping stops include Broadway, the Aqueduct and Jamaica Avenue. Bus leaves Anacostia Fitness Center parking lot at 5:30 a.m. and will arrive back at 11 p.m.

Potomac Lanes
Bldg. 1310
202-563-1702

Cosmic Bowling
Enjoy the futuristic sensation of cosmic bowling every Friday and Saturday after 6 p.m. Potomac Lanes features dancing lights, music, glow-in-the-dark bowling lanes and pins. Cost is $5 per game, $1.50 for shoes.

Liberty Programand Center
Bldg. 72
202-433-2636⁄202-685-1802

Tournament Night
Come to the Liberty Center and take part in the monthly tournament night from 6-10 p.m. July 29. Choose a game to compete in, grab a bite to eat and play to win.

Fitness and Aerobic Centers
Bldg. 419-Anacostia 202-433-2963
Bldg. 15 & 38- Bolling 202-767-5895

Summer Aerobathon
Challenge yourself to four hours of spin cycling, body pump, step, yoga, pilates, cardio kick boxing, Zumba, salsa and more at the summer aerobathon from 8 a.m.-noon July 24 at the Bolling Aerobic Center. The event will feature drawings for prizes, and refreshments will be served.

11th Wing Golf tourney
Sign up for the 11th Wing golf tournament to be held on Aug. 12. Check-in begins at6:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. at Joint Base Andrews Golf Course. The registration deadline is Aug. 8.

Outdoor Recreation
Bldg. 928
202-767-9136

Movie Under The Stars
Bring your chairs and join us at the Slip Inn parking lot for an outdoor movie. Great family fun for all with free popcorn. The event is tonight, July 16 and 30 from 8:30-10:30 p.m.

America’s Beginnings day trip
Join Outdoor Recreation from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 7, and spend the day exploring the Jamestown Settlement, the Yorktown Victory Center and take a two-hour cruise on the Alliance Tallship. The trip is Aug. 7 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost is $65.50 for adults, $47 for children ages 6-12, and $30 for children 5 and younger.

Slip Inn Bar & Grill
Bldg. 2482
202-767-5840

Party on the Patio
Slip on in and enjoy the live entertainment and beverage specials every Wednesday and Friday at the Slip Inn from5-10 p.m. Bring family, friends and co-workers to enjoy the scenic view of the Potomac and marina.

Steak Night
Craving a grilled steak? Join us at the Slip Inn every Thursday and order the rib-eye steak special for $8.95.

Library
Bldg. 4439
202-767-5578

Story Time
Join us at the library every Tuesday and Thursday from10-11 a.m. for a fun story reading with crafts. July 20 and 22, enjoy ‘‘Let’s Go to the Beach;” and July 27 and 29, enjoy ‘‘Cowboys & Cowgirls.”