EVENTS

Friday

Kayak safety class

Head to this safety class at the Elmendorf Fitness Center pool from 6 to 8 p.m. and learn the basics so you can rent from the Outdoor Adventure program. For information, call 552-2023.

Monday – Thursday

Lifeguard class

Register today and get your certification at the Buckner Physical Fitness Center pool from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For information, call

384-1301.

Saturday

Father-daughter bash

Dress as your favorite superheroes and head to the Arctic Oasis from 5 to 8 p.m. for an evening of food, dancing, crafts and more. For information, call 552-8529.

Paws to Read

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

Outdoor rock climbing

RecOn offers this trip to Hatcher Pass from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; transportation and equipment are provided, and the trip is open to those 14 and older. For information, call 552-2023.

Sunday

Open paintball

Enjoy a day at the Warrior Xtreme Paintball Course from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, call 384-6245.

Celebrating fathers

Celebrate all fathers with specials at the Polar Bowl from 1 to 8 p.m. For information, call 753-7467.

Wednesday

Movie madness

Check out the Talkeetna Theater for this showing of A Wrinkle In Time; doors open at 12:30 p.m. and movie starts at 1. Concessions are cash only. For information, call 552-8529.

Crafts and Culture

Join the JBER Library for free crafts for children plus cultural performances for the whole family from 2 to 3 p.m. For information, call 384-1640.

ATV safety course

Learn the basics of ATV riding at the Hillberg Ski Area from 5 to 9 p.m. and get a coupon for an ATV trip. For information, call 552-2023.

Indoor rock climbing

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

Thursday

Captain’s Class

Want to hit the open water this summer? Learn about float and route plans, emergency procedures, and more at the Outdoor Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For information, call 552-2023.

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 Department of Defense dependents can get a free bucket of balls daily. Specials run through Aug. 31; for information, call 428-0056.

Live healthy, save big

The JBER Commissary

is participating in the Healthy Lifestyle Festival through early July. Keep an eye out for sidewalk sales and events at commissaries.com.

Anchorage Market

The downtown market is open at the 3rd Avenue and E Street parking lot. More than

300 vendors bring fresh produce, exotic goods and Alaska products, plus live music and food. For information, visit anchoragemarkets.com.

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 information, 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 Story Times on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and Tuesdays 6:30 to 7 p.m.; Toddler Story Time is Wednesdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. For more 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. They host an open house every third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call 552-4353, or visit trainweb.org/msmrre.

Wildlife Museum

Learn more about Alaska’s wildlife and natural resources at this free on-base museum, with interactive displays for kids. The center, at Building 8481, is open Mondays through Fridays, from noon to 4 p.m., subject to personnel availability.

For more information, call 552-0310.

AurorA

Want to check out the Northern Lights in the warmth of summer? 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.