Nov. 6
As part of Air Force Family Week, the Airmen & Family Readiness Center will hold a Dorm Social from 4-6 p.m.

Nov. 7
Potomac Lanes will offer a Military Family Special from noon-6 p.m. $2.50 per game with free shoe rental.

Nov. 10
The 11th Operations Group will hold its Wingman Day from 9-11 a.m. at the Bolling Club’s Capital Ballroom after their fitness trail physical training session starting at the Slip Inn at 7:30 a.m.

Nov. 11
Veterans Day. Hours on base may vary.

Nov. 13
The 11th Wing's 2009 Wingman Day theme is ‘‘We Are Family” and it will be held from 8-11 a.m. at the Bolling Club’s Capital Ballroom. The morning will consist of opening remarks from 11th Wing commander and command chief master sergeant, followed by briefings ranging from safety to suicide awareness, plus sexual-assault response and others.

Nov. 13
The Ultimate Amazing Race, a 10-kilometer run with obstacles, will begin at noon. All participants will receive a T-shirt, and prizes will be awarded for first-, second- and third-place winners. Call 202-767-5895 for information.

Nov. 17
The Air Force Officers' Wives Club luncheon will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Bolling Club. Guests are welcome. The speaker will be John C. Metzler Jr., Arlington National Cemetery superintendent.

For information or to make reservations, e-mail reservation@afowc.com or call 703-968-9061. The deadline for reservations is 5 p.m. Nov 14. Reservations will be confirmed with an e-mail reply.

Outside the Gates

Nov. 6
The Jazz Heritage Series presents The Airmen of Note, with guest artist 5-time Grammy-winning baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan, at 8 p.m. at the Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW, Washington, D.C. This concert is free and a public service; tickets are not required. For information, call 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.

Nov. 11
The Concert Band and Singing Sergeants presents a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at Memorial Amphitheater, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va. This concert is free and a public service; tickets are not required. For information, call 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.

Nov. 12
The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents An Evening of Music for Brass Quintet at8 p.m. at Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. This concert is free and a public service; tickets are not required. For information, call 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.

Nov. 12
Helmsmen Toastmasters meet from 7:30-8:45 a.m. every Thursday at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center. Toastmasters will help you speak, think, listen and lead better. For information, contact Carl Sabath (carl.sabath@osd.mil or 703-695-2804) or Kim Humes (kim. humes@ js.pentagon.mil or 703-697-6589).

Nov. 14
National Family Volunteer Day from8 a.m.-noon will be held at the Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington, D.C. For information, Air Force members call 202-767-0450; Army members call 202-685-0493; Coast Guard members call 202-372-4087; Navy members call 202-433-6854; Marines call 202-433-2922. To register online, visit www.cnic.navy.mil⁄ndw.

Nov. 19
The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents An Evening of Music for French Horn at 8 p.m. at Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington. This concert is free and a public service; tickets are not required.

For information, call 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.

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