Week of Sept. 8

Friday

Kayak safety

Learn the basics of kayaking at the Elmendorf Fitness Center pool from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 552-4599.

Fit Families bowling

Bring your family or friends to the Polar Bowl from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. for bowling deals. For information, call 752-7467.

Three-on-three basketball

Join the Elmendorf Fitness Center for a single-elimination tournament from 4 to 6 p.m. and win prizes. For information, call 552-5353.

Saturday

Outdoor rock climbing

Transportation and equipment are provided for this trip open to anyone 14 and older. For information, call 552-4599.

Jim’s Creek ATV trip

All service members and dependents 16 and older are invited to explore Jim’s Creek on ATVs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with this RecOn trip. For information, call 552-4599.

Rock painting

Get in on the latest craze at the JBER Library from 1 to 3 p.m. with this event for all ages. Rocks, paint and brushes are provided. For information, call 384-1640.

UFC Johnson v. Borg

Watch UFC 215 at the PermaFrost Pub; doors open at 3 p.m. and event ends an hour after the fight. For information, call 552-3669.

Madden 18 tournament

Got the Madden skills? Head to the Warrior Zone at 2 p.m. for this tournament with cash prizes. For information, call 384-9006.

BOSS paintball

Single and geographically separated service members are invited to the Warrior Zone for this event; for information, call 384-9023.

Sunday

Matanuska ice climb

Explore the Matanuska Glacier with this trip from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., open to ages 14 and up. Equipment and transportation are provided.

For information, call 552-4599.

Eklutna Lake ATV trip

Everyone age 10 and older is invited to explore Eklutna Lake area on ATVs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call 552-4599.

Tuesday

Blended Retirement

Learn how the new Blended Retirement System works and what it offers with this class in Building 600, Room A18 from 1 to 3 p.m.

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

Wednesday

Outdoor rock climb

Single service members can climb outdoors from 5 to 9 p.m. with this trip; transportation and equipment are provided. For information, call 552-4599.

Thursday

Kincaid Park biking

Everyone age 14 and up is invited to this mountain-biking trip through Kincaid Park from 5 to 9 p.m.; transportation and equipment are provided. For information, call 552-4599.

Hillberg ATV ride

Explore your own backyard at the Hillberg Ski Area from 5 to 7:30 p.m. with this trip perfect for beginners. Ages 10 and older welcome; equipment and transportation are provided.

For information, call 552-4599.

Sept. 22 through 30

Oktoberfest

Alyeska Resort celebrates two full weekends of live music – from polka favorites to contemporary bands – along with souvenirs, Bavarian delicacies, and more Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to midnight. For information, visit alyeskaresort.com.

Ongoing

Spouse Resource Share

The JBER hospital and Family Advocacy Community Outreach Program invite spouses to the JBER Connection for coffee and treats, and to discuss what’s hot to make JBER work better.

Shares are Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Moose Crossing Community Center; Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Richardson Community Plaza; Sept. 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. from at Richardson Community Plaza, and Sept. 15, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Silver Run Community Center. For information call 384-2999 or 384-1515.

Hatchery tours

Ever wonder what goes on at the William Jack Hernandez fish hatchery by the Post Road gate? Take a free tour Tuesdays or Thursdays at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m., or Saturdays at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. Or just drop in between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily for a self-guided tour and learn about the life cycles of Alaska’s sport fish – salmon, trout and char.

For information, call 269-2000.

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 the the JBER Library to experiment and think about science subjects from 6:30 to 7:30 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 6:30 to 7 p.m.; Toddler story time 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. 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.

Golf group

The Retired Military Golf Association meets Mondays at 8 a.m. to play Moose Run Golf Course. All non-active military ID-card holders are welcome. For information, call 360-9979.

Wildlife Education Center

Learn more about Alaska’s wildlife and natural resources at this free 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 information, call 552-0310, or email them at jberwildlife@gmail.com.