The Gardening Club will meet at the Youth Center from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Join the Gardening Club and enjoy getting your hands dirty and watching plants and vegetables grow.
May 4
Sign-up deadline for the Annual Armed Forces Bass Tournament. Enter for a chance to win the $1,000 grand prize or the “Big Bass“ prize. Contact Outdoor Recreation at 202-767-9136 for more information.
May 4
Casting Kids will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Slip Inn. Bring the kids out for a fun fishing experience. All equipment is provided and the event is free of charge. Kids of all ages are welcome.
May 5
Begin the Max Caloric Expenditure Challenge at the Bolling Fitness Center. The five-day challenge is open to all military, dependents, retirees and DoD civilians. Contestants will compete for the most calories burned. Contact the Fitness Center at 202-767-5895 for details.
May 5-9
The Bolling Library, in conjunction with the 11th Wing Holocaust National Days of Remembrance, will offer a floor display of select books and literature pertaining to the history of the Holocaust. The display will run from May 5-9 during regular business hours. Everyone is invited to visit during this time to increase their awareness of the atrocities and loss of human life during this era. Call 202-767-5578 for more information.
May 6
The chapel will be hosting a Holocaust Days of Remembrance Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Capital Ballroom at the Bolling Clubs. The theme for the luncheon is “Do Not Stand Silent“ with Irene Katz as the guest speaker. Tickets are $10 and the attire is uniform of the day. For tickets or more information, contact a first sergeant or call 202-767-5900.
May 7
A push-up competition will be held in the weight room at the Bolling Fitness Center from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. See how many push-ups you can do in one and a half minutes. Prizes will be awarded.
May 7
Join the TOASTMASTERS every Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the Bolling Chapel, Room 19. The meetings will enable you to enhance your public speaking and leadership skills in a fun atmosphere of professional camaraderie. For more information, contact Jim Sale, 202-404-2166.
May 9
A Home Buying Seminar with the Pentagon Federal Credit Union and Bank of America will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Bolling AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 13 on Brookley Avenue. Pre-registration is requested. To register, call 202-767-0450.
May 9
Law Day “Circuit Court“ race will be held at 3 p.m. at the basketball court at the Bolling Gym. Answer a legal question correctly or complete a Cross-fit challenge to move through the circuit. First place wins an iPod shuffle. Contact Capt. Marsha Yasuda at marsha.yasuda@bolling.af.mil or 202-404-7897 to compete. Space is limited.
May 9
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the Fitness Center will be held at 11 a.m. Come see the newly-renovated Fitness Center.
May 27
Picnic with the Padres will be held in the Chapel 2 Annex from 5 to 7 p.m. Please come and enjoy a free meal sponsored by the base chapel and hosted by the Asian Pacific Heritage Committee. For more information, contact Chaplain McIntosh at 202-767-5900.
May 30
The 579th Medical Group will be minimally manned May 30 due to a group function.
Outside the Gates
May 2-4
The following movies are shown at the Base Theater at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children ages 5 to 11. Children under age 5 are admitted free.
‘‘Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns” (PG-13) plays at 7 p.m. Friday.
‘‘Penelope” (PG) plays at 3 p.m. Saturday.
‘‘Drillbit Taylor” (PG-13) plays at 7 p.m. Sunday.
For more information about the movie schedule, call the Base Theater at 301-981-1441.
May 2
The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents Music for Horn featuring Tech. Sgt Brett Miller on the Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St., N.W., Washington, D.C., beginning at 6 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af. mil.
May 2-3
Christ Episcopal Church will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2 and 9 a.m. to noon May 3 at the church located at 8710 Old Branch Ave., Clinton, Md. Select from a wide variety of items. For more information, call 301-868-1330 or e-mail christchurchclinton@erols.com.
May 3
Spring Farm Festival and Plant Sale at the Alice Ferguson Foundation⁄Hard Bargain Farm will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate the arrival of spring at the 350-acre farm on the Potomac shore in Accokeek, Md. Live music, barbecue, animal exhibits, arts, crafts and great old-time farm tradition. Call 301-292-5665 or visit www.fergusonfoundation.org for details.
May 4
The Prince George’s County Department of Environmental Resources will host a free shredding and electronics recycling event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Surrattsville High School, 6101 Garden Drive, Clinton, Md. Residents can bring up to five tall kitchen bags or five boxes filled with documents to be shredded. For information or questions about acceptable electronic devices accepted, call 301-883-5045.
May 5
In celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, Max Impact will perform on the Mall between 4th and 7th Streets, N.W.,Washington, D.C., beginning at 2 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
May 7
The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents Music for Clarinet featuring Tech. Sgt. Blake Arrington at the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, Va., beginning at 2 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
May 8
The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents Music for Clarinet and Bassoon featuring Master Sgt. John Romano and Tech. Sgt. Eddie Sanders at Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Md., beginning at 8 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
May 10
Bring Mom to Tucker Road Community Center from 1 to 2 p.m. as the center hosts a Mother’s Day Brunch in appreciation of all mothers in the community. Registration for this free event is required by May 8. All ages are welcome. For information, call 301 248-4404.
May 11
Mother’s Day with the USO will be held at the Community Activity Center, 1442 Concord Ave., Andrews Air Force Base, Md., from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities for everyone, including crafts for the kids, neck massage for mom, face painting, puppet and magician shows. Free raffle and goodie bag for Mom. All military personnel and their families are welcome. For more information, call 703-696-0958 or 703-805-4277.
May 12
The United States Air Force Concert Band will perform at West Potomac High School, 6500 Quander Road, Alexandria, Va., beginning at 7:30 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
May 15
The United States Air Force Band Chamber Players Series presents Members of The Singing Sergeants at Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Md., beginning at 8 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
May 16
The Joint Employment Transition Services and the USO of Metropolitan Washington are hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle, Fort Belvoir, Va. For additional information, contact Dawn Fincham at 703-805-2464 or dawn@ usometro.org, or Cassie Camp at 703-696-0958 or cassie@usometro.org.
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