USO events

As always the USO San Antonio (https://www.facebook.com/USO.SanAntonio) has great events, for all Sailors, those with or without families and all types of activities.  Please "like" their page for more information about current events and check back on a regular basis for all kinds of fun, free and fantastic events.  It's also a great place to volunteer and get your community service bullet point, while helping our own!

On base fun for October!

September Gas Freebie Get a free Rice Krispies Treat bar when you purchase at least 8 gallons of gas or more at one of the AAFES Gas Stations during the month of September.  Also, don’t forget you can also get 5 cents off a gallon of gas when you pay using your Military Star Card.

Youth Basketball Registration 2-19 Oct  The Youth Center is taking registration for basketball 0600-1800, Mon-Fri. Open to ages 5-17. $45 per child. Current physical must be presented at registration. Call 671-2388 for details.

Volunteer Opportunities Looking to give back to our base community? The Youth Center needs volunteers for their World Wide Day of Play event 5 Oct, 1600-1800 & Trick 'r Treat Street 31 Oct, 1830-2030. Also, coaches for youth basketball are needed. POC: Leslie Thompson, leslie.thompson.2@us.af.mil or 671-2388

Oktoberfest - FREE German Dinner, Kids Zone, Prizes & Fun!5 Oct  1630-2200   It's WUNDERBAR! 4th annual Oktoberfest customer appreciation event in authentic German fest tent on Amphitheater grounds (Kenly Ave., next to Gateway Club & across from 37 TRW HQ). FREE full German dinner for adults, FREE kids' meal, Kids Zone, giveaways, prizes, DJ, dancing & merriment! Beverages for sale: real German beer on draught (Paulaner Oktoberfest/Warsteiner Dunkel/Bitburger), soda, water. Complimentary beer tasting. Meet the Bud Girls! Open to all DoD ID cardholders, retirees, contractors & their guests. POC: FSS Marketing, 671-3906.

Chapel Guest Speaking Event JBSA-Lackland Chaplain Corps presents motivational speaker Jeff Struecker, former US Army Ranger on 4 Oct at 1200 in the Gateway Club Ballroom. Free food and drinks will be provided. Feel free to show up or RSVP through e-invite: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=126905&k=036344007B52.  POC: Chaplain Shannon, Workman, (210) 671-4208 or SrA Eldonta Osborne, (210) 925-3946. Click link to see flyer.

Drop-In Dental Screenings 9 Oct from 0800-1100 The Lackland Pediatric Dental Department will offer drop-in dental screenings for children of active duty and retirees in D200 of the Dunn Dental Clinic, 1615 Truemper St. No appointment is necessary. Children under 13 years of age will receive a dental screening exam, an opinion about the child’s dental condition, and appropriate treatment recommendations or alternatives. If possible, parents should bring a copy of their child’s treatment plan or referral letter from their private dentist. Call 671-9836 for more information.

Freedom Chapel Fall Harvest Fest (Halloween alternative) 31 Oct from 6pm- 8pm. Come and celebrate in a family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of games, prizes, face painting, balloons, petting zoo and tons of candy! Volunteers are welcome. Please contact the chapel at 671-4208 for more information.

So You Think You Can Dance Contest Got moves? Prove it at the Arnold Hall's dance contest on October 19, 6 p.m. You can resgister for one of two categories: ages 16-19 or, ages 20 and older. Open to active dury, dependents, DoD civilians, Reserves, National Guard, retirees and contractors. There are prizes for first-third place in each category. Registration ends October 5. Call 671-2619 for full details.