Upcoming Events

Friday

Freaky Friday bowling

Single service members get a night of free bowling and shoes from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Polar Bowl.

For information, call 753-7467.

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.

Saturday

Cornhole tournament

Head to the Warrior Zone for this competition starting at 2 p.m. For information, call 552-3669.

Tuesday

So you wanna get a job

The Log Cabin hosts this crash-course on navigating the waters of job searching from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Seats are limited; register now by calling 384-1517 or 552-4943.

Family game night

Join the JBER Library for a free evening of old-school games with the family from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For information, call 384-1640.

Wednesday

Summer movie

The Frontier Theater hosts this free showing of Sherlock Gnomes. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and the film starts at 1. For information, call 552-8529.

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.

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.

Intro to backpacking 101

Learn the techniques and skills you need to enjoy hiking and backpacking in Alaska with this class at Building 7301 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The class covers bear safety, food preparation and cooking, water purification, basic equipment, and much more.

For information, call 552-2023.

LinkedIn bootcamp

This intensive, all-day workshop at the Log Cabin from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. will get your LinkedIn account up and running, and includes mentoring, networking skills, and a professional headshot.

For information, call 384-1517 or 552-4943.

Thursday

10 steps to a federal job

Navigating USAJobs.gov can be tough. Learn how to use it, how the federal hiring process works, and how to format your resume for federal employment from 8 a.m. to noon at Building 7153. For information, call 384-1517 or 552-4943.

Mountain bike trip

Anchorage has great biking. Experience the scenery, singletrack trails, and wildlife with this ride from 5 to 9 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.

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 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 just outside JBER’s Post Road gate.

Guided tours are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

For more information, call 269-2000.

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 more information, call 263-2993.