Comings Events

Friday

Kayak safety training

Want to rent a kayak this summer? Learn the basics at the Elmendorf Fitness Center pool from 6 to 8 p.m.

For information, call 552-2023.

Indoor rock climbing

Scale the wall at the Outdoor Adventure Program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and get a belay certificate to use at Buckner Physical Fitness Center. For information, call 552-2023.

Youth center bashes

Celebrate back-to-school at your child’s youth center. Ketchikan’s bash, from 1 to 3 p.m., features smoothies, games and popcorn. Kennecott Youth Center’s bash, from 2 to 4 p.m., offers a free barbecue. Illa School Age Center’s event is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and features games, food and fun. For information, contact your youth center.

Saturday

Kayak Portage Lake

Explore the edge of Portage Lake from a kayak with this trip from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., open to ages 14 and older. For information, call 552-2023.

Alyeska biking trip

Single service members are invited to ride the bike park terrain at Alyeska from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; transportation and equipment are provided. For information, call 552-2023.

Singles paintball

Single service members can head to the Warrior Xtreme Paintball course from 4 to 8 p.m. for this evening of free paintballing. For information, call 384-6245.

Caribou processing class

Got your sights on bagging a caribou? Learn how to process the meat – from sausage making to grinding – from noon to 4 p.m. at Building 7301. For information call 552-2023.

Paws to Read

The JBER Library invites children in kindergarten through 5th grade to read to a service dog from 10 a.m. to noon. For information, call 384-1640.

Outdoor triathlon

Compete to be the best with this event at Buckner Physical Fitness Center starting at 10 a.m. For information, call 384-1369.

Sunday

Hearts Apart Reconnect

Families of deployed or recently deployed service members are invited to pan for gold and learn about the history of Crow Creek Mine from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call 384-1517 or 552-4943.

Glacier ice climb

Scale the ice of Matanuska Glacier with this trip for ages 14 and older, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For information, call 552-2023.

One-person scramble

Dress as your favorite alter ego and golf the creek course at Moose Run Golf Course starting at 8 a.m. For information, call 428-0056.

Tuesday

Tween Talk and pizza

Military and Family Life consultants will be at 2Rivers Youth Center to talk to tweens age 9 to 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. Pizza is provided. For information call 384-1508.

Wednesday

Kayak safety training

Want to rent a kayak this summer? Learn the basics at the Elmendorf Fitness Center pool from 6 to 8 p.m.

For information, call 552-2023.

ATV safety course

Learn the basics of using an all-terrain vehicle at the Hillberg Ski Area from 5 to 9 a.m. For information, call 552-4599.

Thursday

Women’s ATV trip

Women In the Wilderness hosts this beginner ride at Hillberg Ski Area from 5 to 7:30 p.m. For information, call 552-2023.

Hearts Apart Reconnect

Families of deployed or recently deployed service members are invited to this charter fishing trip in Resurrection Bay from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 384-1517 or 552-4943.

Sept. 17

Recruiting briefing

Special Operations intelligence hosts a selectively manned unit recruiting brief at 10 a.m. at the Arctic Warrior Event Center.

For information, call 552-2536 or email DM_Assessment@jdi.socom.mil.

Ongoing

Golf course specials

Wingman golf: Bring a single service member to Moose Run Golf Course and get a free game, cart, and a bucket of balls.

Kids drive free: Military and dependents can get a free bucket of balls daily. Specials run through Aug. 31.

For more information, call 428-0056.

Civil Air Patrol

Adult members of the Civil Air Patrol meet at the Aero Club Hangar the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Cadets meet every Saturday. For more information or to join the CAP, call 350-7951.

Thursday science club

Youth are invited to the JBER Library to experiment and think about science from 6:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 384-1640.

Library story times

The JBER Library hosts Preschool story times Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.; Toddler Tales is Wednesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. For information, call 384-1640.

Model railroading

The Military Society of Model Railroad Engineers meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday and 1 p.m. Saturday in the basement of Matanuska Hall. Anyone interested in model railroading is invited. For information, call 552-4353.

, or visit facebook.com/msmrre.

Hatchery tours

Learn about the life cycle of salmon, trout and Arctic char, and how they’re raised in and released from the William Jack Hernandez Hatchery on Post Road.

Guided tours are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m; for information, call 269-2000.

AurorA

Want to check out the Northern Lights? The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts brings you this show every hour from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily in high-definition splendor. For information, call 263-2993.

Civil Air Patrol

Adult members of the Civil Air Patrol meet at the Aero Club Hangar the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Cadets meet every Saturday. For more information or to join the CAP, call 350-7951.

Thursday science club

Youth are invited to the JBER Library to experiment and think about science from 6:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 384-1640.

Library story times

The JBER Library hosts Preschool story times Tuesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.; Toddler Tales is Wednesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. For information, call 384-1640.

Model railroading

The Military Society of Model Railroad Engineers meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday and 1 p.m. Saturday in the basement of Matanuska Hall. Anyone interested in model railroading is invited. For information, call 552-4353.

, or visit facebook.com/msmrre.

Hatchery tours

Learn about the life cycle of salmon, trout and Arctic char, and how they’re raised in and released from the William Jack Hernandez Hatchery on Post Road.

Guided tours are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m; for information, call 269-2000.

AurorA

Want to check out the Northern Lights? The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts brings you this show every hour from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily in high-definition splendor. For information, call 263-2993.