Week of Dec. 1

Through Jan. 12

Youth soccer registration

Youth soccer for ages 5 to 15 starts Feb. 5; register now. For information, call 384-2514.

Through December

Elmendorf pool closure

The Elmendorf Fitness Center pool is closed for maintenance; for information, call 552-5353.

Singles Skeet

Single service members can visit the Skeet, Trap and Archery range for free ammunition and shooting. For information, call 384-1480.

Dorm/Barracks at Hillberg

Hillberg Ski Area offers free lift tickets and rentals every Thursday for those who live in the dorms or barracks. For information, call 552-4838.

Through Dec. 15

Duck the Halls

Visit the JBER Library to pick up your rubber duck, then decorate it as your favorite book character for a chance at a prize. Voting is Dec. 18 through 22.

For information, call 384-1640.

Saturday

UFC at PermaFrost

Don’t miss the Holloway vs. Edgar matchup at the PermaFrost Pub. Doors open at 3 p.m.

For information, call 552-3669.

Cornhole tournament

The Warrior Zone hosts this tournament starting at 2 p.m. with prizes for first, second and third places. For information, call 384-9006.

Monday

Tree lighting ceremony

Join JBER family and friends at the Frontier Theater for this 6 p.m. official lighting of the tree. Santa and his reindeer will be in attendance.

For information, call 552-3766.

Tuesday

Cold weather safety

Women in the Wilderness hosts this class at Eagleglen Fitness Park from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Learn to protect yourself and others from the elements. For information, call 552-4599.

Wednesday

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 you can use at Buckner Physical Fitness Center. For information, call 552-4599.

Thursday

Winter camping class

Learn to safely camp all winter long with this class at the Eagleglen Fitness Park Lodge from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Course addresses clothing, food, shelter, travel, and more. For information, call 552-4599.

Ongoing

Christmas Towne

Get into the holiday spirit every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 24 at Christmas Towne off Camp Gorsuch Road in Chugiak. Cocoa, cookies, holiday lights, and all the sights and smells of the season are available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For information, visit christmastownealaska.com.

Surprize Squad

Through March, Jay Bear and his squad will be giving away cash and gift cards.

Look for the yellow T-shirts. For information, visit facebook.com/JBERLife.

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.

Science club

Each Thursday, youth are invited to the JBER Library to experiment and think about science subjects from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

For information, call the library at 384-1640.

Library Story Times

The JBER Library hosts Story Times 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 information, call 552-4353, or visit trainweb.org/msmrre.

Wildlife Education Center

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 museum personnel availability.

For more information, call 552-0310.