For additional events and on-going, scheduled activities see the Community Calendar at www.irwin.army.mil or the FMWR site at http://fortirwinfmwr.com/
Ongoing
SKIES Unlimited encompasses instructional programs for children and youth ranging from six weeks old to adolescence. Sign up your child for Reading and Math tutoring, Piano and Vocal lessons, Karate or Dance. Call 380-7751 for schedules and pricing.
Aug. 2
Back to School Block Party. 2-5 p.m. Middle School and Teen Center building 1315. This is one shindig you don’t want to miss! Close out your summer with a summer block party. Call 380-3732.
Aug. 7
Rod and Gun Club interest meeting. 5 p.m. Building 592. If you’re a gun enthusiast, go hunting, or like to fish, help put this club together with Sgt. 1st Class John Antes. Antes is seeking anyone interested in building the club, which would operate a shooting and archery range on post. The club would also organize fishing and hunting trips. Contact Antes at 380-6372 or john.r.antes.mil@mail.mil.
Aug. 14
Middle East and North Africa Heritage celebration “Unity through Diversity.” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sandy Basin Community Center. The event will recognize the contributions and achievements of the Middle Eastern and North African community and increase awareness, mutual respect and understanding. For additional information, contact the 11th ACR, Equal opportunity Office at 380-2513.
Aug. 15
Military and Civilian Spouses Club Super Sign-Up. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sandy Basin Community Center. For more information visit www.mcscftirwin.org.
Aug. 17
Fort Irwin Golf Tournament. Sign in at 7 a.m., shotgun start at 7:45 a.m. Apple Valley Golf Course. Four-man scramble. Cost is $75 per player until Aug. 4; $80 during Aug. 5-11. Four-person team registration at same time required. Register at Arts & Crafts building 967. Cost includes 18 holes of play, golf cart, hotdogs, awards banquet and games. Hole-in-one prize is a car.
Aug. 23
3-6-9 Tournament. Strike Zone bowling center. Entry fee is $17. Each bowler automatically receives a strike in the third, sixth and ninth frames of each game. Call 380-4249.
Aug. 24
August Rush 3K/10K Fun Run. 8 a.m. Freedom Fitness Center. Pre-register for $3 or $5 at event. 380-7720
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Cantinas Music Festival. Noon. Paso Robles Event Center. Featuring three-time Grammy Award winner Michael W. Smith and Grammy nominated vocalist Francesca Battistelli. Local artists, arts and crafts, photo booths, food concessions and more. Opening the main stage show is American Idol finalist Jason Castro with headlining acts taking the main stage at 6 p.m. National hip hop dance crew, The Groovaloos, will close the show. General admission tickets are available for $35 at http://cantinasmusicfestival.eventbrite.com/. Servicemembers with military ID get in free, plus five immediate family are free, and free parking.
Sept. 17
Deadline to sign up for the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Softball Tournament and Home Run Derby. Tournament is Sept. 21 at the Fort Irwin Softball Complex. Cost is $250 per team, not to exceed 15 players per team. To register, contact Sgt. 1st Class Robert Dachenhausen at (254) 291-5766 or robert.e.dachenhausen.mil@mail.mil.
August 2013 Middle School and Teen Center Events:
Middle School Activities
Aug. 2 Back to School Block Party
Aug. 5 – 9 Summer Camp Week 11 “Dreams Come True”
Aug. 12 Football Challenge
Aug. 13 Fine Arts Club
Aug. 14 Smart Girls & Ultimate Journey
Aug. 15 Cooking Club/Culinary Arts
Aug. 16 Paparazzi Club
Aug. 19 Dance Central
Aug. 20 Fine Arts Club
Aug. 21 Smart Girls & Ultimate Journey
Aug. 22 Cooking Club/Culinary Arts
Aug. 23 Paparazzi Club
Aug. 26 Wii Sports Challenges
Aug. 27 Fine Arts Club
Aug. 28 Smart Girls & Ultimate Journey
Aug. 29 Cooking Club/Culinary Arts
Aug. 30 Paparazzi Club
Teen Activities
Aug. 2 Back to School Block Party
Aug. 3 Teen Night: Dance Central
Aug. 9 Teen Night: 3 on 3 Basketball
Aug. 10 Teen Night: 3 on 3 Basketball
Aug. 16 Teen Night: 8-Ball (Billiards Night)
Aug. 17 Teen Night: 9-Ball (Billiards Night)
Aug. 23 Teen Night: Volleyball Challenge
Aug. 24 Teen Night: Volleyball Tournament
Aug. 30 Teen Night: Xbox Night
Aug. 31 Teen Night: Play Station Night