July 4 Freedom Fest and Spirit of Services will be held at Bolling Green Park at 3 p.m. Free food, activities and entertainment for all ages. Fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. All military, DoD civilians and retirees are invited. Call 202-767-1371 for information.
July 6 A Pancake Breakfast will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Washington Dining Room. Cost is $9.95 for members, $4.95 for children 6-10 and free for children under 5 .
July 6 An adult Bible Study class will meet every Sunday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel Center. All are invited to attend. For more information, contact the Chapel Center at 202-767-5900.
July 7 Youth soccer registration begins and runs through Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Participants must be 5 years old when the league begins. Games and practices will be held at the Youth Soccer Field from September to early November.
July 10 Picnic with the Padres will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Chapel Center Activity Room in honor of Col. Terry L. Ross, 11th Wing vice commander, and Mrs. Ross. Contact Chaplain McIntosh at 202-767-5900 for more information.
July 10 Bundles for Babies program for parents expecting a new baby will be conducted from 1 to 4 p.m. at Bolling AFB Airmen & Family Readiness Center. Expectant parents will learn about financial considerations, infant parenting challenges, child care costs and other parenting resources. You will also receive a welcome packet for attending the program. Call 202-767-0450 to make a reservation.
July 11 A Movie Under the Stars sponsored by Outdoor Recreation will be shown from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Slip Inn parking lot. Open to everyone. Movies are rated PG.
July 11 A Home Alone Class will be held at the Youth Center from 6 to 8 p.m. For youth ages 10 and 11, this class is a requirement to stay home alone. Sign-up deadline is July 9.
July 14-18 ‘‘Power Lab Vacation Bible School” will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bolling Chapel Center. This is Bible learning that all kids preschool through sixth grade can see, hear, touch and even taste. Register now after each worship service. Volunteers are needed. For more information, call Peggy Eyler at 202-767-5900 or 301-464-9588.
July 19 An Auto Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Slip Inn parking lot. General admission is free and includes free food and live music. Registration to show a vehicle is $20 and the sign-up deadline is July 12. Prizes will be awarded. Call 202-767-4571 for more information.
Outside the Gates
July 4 July 4th Celebration featuring The Airmen of Note will be held at the Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive, Arlington, Va., beginning at 8 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. Concert subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband. af.mil.
July 4 The July 4th Celebration on the Mall will feature Max Impact, Concert Band, Singing Sergeants and the Air Force Strings with special guest Larry Gatlin at the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., beginning at 4 p.m. until dark. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. Concert subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
July 4 A July 4th Celebration featuring Silver Wings will be held at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Sixth Street and Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, D.C., beginning at 6 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. Concert subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
July 4 Historic Mount Vernon will celebrate George Washington’s contribution to America’s freedom with its annual event An American Celebration, featuring military reenactments, a musical performance by the National Concert Band of America, a special wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake (while supplies last) and a visit from General and Mrs. Washington. For information, call 703-780-2000 or visit www.mountvernon.org.
July 5-6 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.
‘‘Sex and the City” (R) plays at 7 p.m. Saturday.
‘‘The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” (PG) plays at 3 p.m. Sunday.
No movies will be shown Friday due to the Fourth of July holiday. For more information about the movie schedule, call the Base Theater at 301-981-1441.
July 5 Meet local wildlife from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Clearwater Nature Center, 11000 Thrift Road, Clinton, Md. Learn how mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects and birds of prey are alike and different and how they benefit the environment. Reservations are required. This is for ages 2 & up. Fee is $1⁄resident, $2⁄non-resident. For information, call 301-297-4575.
July 6 The Summer Concert Series presents the Silver Wings at the Robert V. Setera Amphitheater, Allen Pond Park, 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie, Md., beginning at 7 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. Concert subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
July 8 The Joint Leader Development Office of the Civilian Personnel Management Service will hold an informational briefing on the department’s new Defense Senior Leader Development Program (DSLDP) from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the Pentagon Conference Center, Room B6.
July 9 and 11 The Summer Concert Series presents The Concert Band and Singing Sergeants at the Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive, Arlington, Va., beginning at 8 p.m. This free concert is offered as a public service; tickets are not required. Concert subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. For more information, call The United States Air Force Band's Concert Line at 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.af.mil.
July 10 Do you want to improve your public speaking? If so, join Helmsmen Toastmasters, every Thursday from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., Pentagon Conference Center, near North Parking, Corridor 8. Toastmasters is an international, educational, non-profit organization which helps its members better communicate, think, lead and listen. For more information, contact Bert Romero (bert.romero.ctr@ js.pentagon.mil or 703-695-6257) or Carl Sabath (carl.sabath@osd.mil or 703-602-0980 x 146).
July 10 A Tobacco Cessation Program featuring six consecutive 90-minute classes will be held at the Health and Wellness Center on Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Participants must attend all sessions and are open to active duty members and their families, Department of Defense civilian employees and retirees. Interested individuals can call 240-857-5601 or register online at www.amc-ids.org⁄php.
July 12 Take control at the College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cpl. Frank Scott Drive, College Park, Md., from 12 to 4 p.m. when you and the family explore the traveling ‘‘At the Controls” special exhibit. Simulators will be available. For more information, call 301-864-6029.
July 16 Weight Management for Adults will be held at the Health and Wellness Center on Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Participants learn how to change their diet to control their weight and document their exercise, food intake, goals and other measurements. The class will be held 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information about these and other programs the Health and Wellness Center provides, call 240-857-4292⁄5601.
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