Naval District Washington is hosting the 5th Annual Navy 5-Miler on Sept. 28, at West Potomac Park, Washington. The race is open to the public and is a USATF-certified course. There is NO race day registration. To sign up, please visit www.charmcityrun.com. For more information please call the Race Hotline at (202) 433-4686 or stop by the MWR offices in building 72 at Naval Support Facility Anacostia.

Gladys Knight at Wolf Trap

Civilian MWR is giving you a chance to see Motown icon and R&B legend Gladys Knight, July 19, 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va. Tickets are $25, limited to two per person, and are on sale now at the ITT centers at Washington Navy Yard, building 22 and NSF Anacostia, building 419. No transportation is provided. Call Earl Matthews at (202) 685-3050 or Lola Williams at (202) 685-6550 for more information.

Liberty text message alerts

Attention all E1 to E6 single⁄unaccompanied active duty service members. You can now receive text message alerts for upcoming trips and events! Just text ‘‘NSAWLiberty” to 66937 to sign up. You will receive a message asking for confirmation. You may also opt out at any time by texting ‘‘Stop” to 66937. Standard text messaging rates still apply to individual plans. For more information call (202) 433-2636 or stop by the Liberty Office at NSF Anacostia in Enterprise Hall, building 72.

Captain’s Cup Bowling Tournament

Captain’s Cup bowling begins July 16 and registration deadline is July 14. Tournament will be held at Potomac Lanes on Bolling Air Force Base at 10:30 a.m. Cost is FREE for active duty, $5 for civilians and $7 for contractors. Five-person teams, all from the same command, 9 pin no tap format. Visit any NSA Washington fitness center to register. For more information call (202) 294-1643.

Hawaiian Luau at Waikiki Beach! (We really mean the Anacostia River)

One of the best events of the year is back! The Hawaiian Luau at the WNY Catering and Conference Center, 21 August, from 1600-1900, will feature music, prizes, giveaways, a Hawaiian-style cookout, fire dancing show, Hawaiian t-shirt contest, limbo contest, and more! Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door and may be purchased at any NSAW ITT⁄Fitness Center. Bring your office, bring your kids, bring your best hula-dancing moves! For more information contact 202-433-0801.

CMWR Las Vegas trip

Come join Civilian MWR for a trip to Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 14 to 17. The trip includes staying at the Mirage Hotel and Resort. There will be free pick-up service to and from the airport in Las Vegas. The cost is $685 per person based on double occupancy and is limited to two per person. Tickets are on sale now at the ITT centers at Washington Navy Yard, building 22 and NSF Anacostia, building 419. The trip must be paid in full by Oct. 31. There are no refunds. Call Earl Matthews at (202) 685-3050 or Gayle Moore at (202) 433-2480 for more information.

Washington Nationals Tickets

Purchase your tickets now at any ITT Office for all Washington Nationals home games! Four tickets are available for each game (must be purchased as a pair). Seats are located in section 105 (left field home run territory), row F, seats 17-20 and are $26.75 each. DOD personnel are eligible to park at the WNY on game days. Be sure to stop by Mordecai Booth's Public House before heading over to the game. Mordecai’s is open two hours before game time Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Pavilion and Sports Complex rentals

For your next command picnic or get together, rent the pavilions, gazebo or softball fields at the Anacostia Sports Complex. Rental fees are:

pavilions: $68
gazebo: $43
softball field: $25
softball field with pavilion: $15
cleaning deposit: $50

All reservations must be made 48 hours in advance. Rental fee and cleaning deposit must be paid in full at time of reservation. Please note that there is no electricity at any of the pavilions, gazebo or softball fields. Contact (202) 685-0895 for more information.

Spirit of Baltimore July 4 cruise

Join CMWR for a dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Baltimore, July 4. Buses leave WNY building 166 at 4:30 p.m., boarding is 6:30 and the cruise goes from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets on sale now for $85 per person, limit of six tickets. Price includes a narrated riverfront tour, full dinner buffet, DJ, show, dancing and an unforgettable fireworks show. To purchase tickets, stop by the ITT Office in building 22 on WNY or the ITT Office in building 419 at NSF Anacostia. For more information, call Earl Matthews at (202) 685-3050 or Gayle Moore at (202) 433-2480.

Visit the NSAW ITT⁄Fitness Centers for event details and to purchase tickets

WNY, building 22, (202) 433-2282, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NSF Anacostia, building 419, (202) 433-2962, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mordecai Booth’s Public House

Come be a part of building the tradition and history of Mordecai Booth’s on WNY, a great place to unwind after work, crank it up at night, or just hang your hat for some good eats and friendly people. Booth’s includes a wide assortment of beverages, food items, plasma televisions, a cozy fireplace, special events and great music. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday, 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Have an event or command function coming up? Contact (202) 433-3041 for reservations. For more information on Mordecai Booth’s Public House contact the pub at (202) 678-0514.

Armed Forces Vacation Club (800-724-9988)

The AFVC offers all DoD civilian personnel, reservists, active-duty, retired military and their family members the opportunity to book a seven-night luxury resort vacation for only $299. Participating resorts are located around the world and throughout the United States. Accommodations are booked on a space-available basis. Check the club’s website at www.afvclub.com to search results and dates. To book your family vacation call 800-724-9988 and be sure to reference NSAW Installation #51.

Vehicle Storage

Need somewhere to store your vehicle? Register in building 419, NSF Anacostia fitness center. Storage lot is secure and accommodates privately owned vehicles in spots less than 25’ and spots over 25’. Regardless of the size of your vehicle, prices are: $1.50⁄foot⁄month. All customers are required to sign a storage contract, provide copy of current registration and proof of liability insurance. Contact the NSF Anacostia fitness center at (202) 433-2962 for more details.

Spirit of Philadelphia and Atlantic City

Join CMWR for a lunch cruise aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia, Aug. 30. Buses leave WNY building 166 parking lot at 7 a.m. Following the cruise, buses will take you to Atlantic City for about six hours, and return to the Yard at 12:30 a.m. Tickets on sale now for $59 per person, limit of five tickets. Price includes a narrated riverfront tour, lunch buffet, DJ, show and dancing. To purchase tickets, stop by the ITT office in building 22 on WNY or building 419 at NSF Anacostia. For more information, call Earl Matthews at (202) 685-3050, Gayle Moore at (202) 433-2480 or Lola Williams at (202) 685-6550.

Want more NSAW MWR information?

For all the information and events coming up in NSAW subscribe to the FFR This Week weekly e-newsletter. Send an e-mail to NDW.MWR.Marketing@navy.mil to be added. Also make sure to pick up a copy of the monthly MWR Funline located throughout Naval Support Activity Washington. This is your resource for all the upcoming events, services, contact information and hours of operation for MWR programs.