Holiday Tree Lighting

Joint Base San Antonio

Joint Base San Antonio is having THREE Holiday Tree Lighting Celebrations! Santa will visit each event and there will be free cookies and hot cocoa?! Check out the schedule for the nearest celebration to you. Lackland December 2 | held at the Gateway Club Randolph December 5 | held at the Taj Mahal Fort Sam Houston December 6 | held at the Main Flag Pole Events are open to all DoD ID Cardholders. For more information, please call (210) 652-5763.

Trees for Troops

LAK Outdoor Recreation

Complimentary trees are distributed at Lackland Outdoor Recreation. 309 Oscar Westover Road, Lackland AFB, 78236. Building 871. Noon - 12:30 p.m. - Spouses of Deployed Members 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Active Duty, Reserve and Guard 2:30 - 4:00 PM - All DOD Card Holders 300 Trees available First-come first-served basis. For more information, call (210)925-5533.

First Fridays

RND Kendrick Club

First Friday in Gil’s Pub Nov. 1 and Dec. 6 • 5-7 p.m. Join us in Gil’s Pub after your long work week to relax and enjoy music from DJ DMV, great food, and drinks.

Archery Tag

LAK Outdoor Recreation

Archery Tag JBSA-Lackland Outdoor Recreation Center 309 Oscar Westover Rd., Bldg. 871 Lackland AFB, TX 78236 Lackland ODR has an Archery Tag, which is similar to paintball, but without the welts and bruises. Archery Tag is the perfect team-on-team competition for your next squadron event. Teams of up to 20 people at a time are invited to experience this exhilarating game located at the Lackland ODR Paintball Course. Payment includes face mask, bow & arrow rental, and two hours of fun! Participants ages 12 and older are welcome. Participants must wear closed toed shoes. Please call (210) 925-5533 to sign up today!

Power Lifting Meet

LAK Warhawk Fitness Center

Lackland Powerlifting Meet Dec. 7 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is open to all DOD ID cardholders age 18 and older. There will be a $40 entry fee payable at the Warhawk Fitness Center. The registration deadline is COB Nov. 25. 18. For additional information, contact our POCs Tayler Harvey at 210-671-2016 and Willie Mastin at 210-671-7662.

Hill Country Holiday Shopping & Lighting Tour

JBSA ITT Offices

Hill Country Holiday Lighting & Walk through Bethlehem Tour Dec. 7 (a full day trip) The price is $60 per person (doesn’t include lunch). Full payment is due at the time of booking Experience four amazing holiday traditions in one day! Buses will depart from JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph at 10 a.m. and return at approximately 11 p.m. A small ice chest and throw blanket can be taken onboard the bus. Sign up deadline is Nov. 18.

Permanent Party Intramural Basketball

FSH METC Fitness Center

Permanent Party Intramural Basketball JBSA-Fort Sam Houston METC Fitness & Sports Center Letter of Intent & Coaches Meeting | Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. Season Begins | Dec. 11 Games held at METC Fitness & Sports Center All DOD ID Cardholders at least 18 and not participating in an Academic Athletic Association may participate in intramural sports. For more information, call (210) 808-5713 or email [email protected].

Cookies and Cocoa

FSH Youth Programs

Cookies and Cocoa  JBSA-Fort Sam Houston  W. Ed Parker Youth Programs Dec 12 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.   Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of cookies and cocoa! There is no better way to spend a cold day than sipping warm cocoa and decorating cookies with your friends. We will have frosting, sprinkles and a variety of toppings to decorate a festive cookie to enjoy. This is a free event open to all registered members. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.

Escorted Vacations

LAK Leisure Travel

The JBSA-Lackland Leisure Travel Office offers different Escorted Vacations around the world. Great Italian Cities June 27-July7, 2024 Essential Thailand Oct. 25-Nov. 5, 2024 German Christmas Markets Dec. 13-20, 2024 For more information, call (210) 671-7111.

T-Swift Takeover

FSH Bowling Center

T-Swift Takeover JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Bowling Center   Dec. 13 | 5-9 p.m.   $35 per lane, per hour For up to five people with shoes included   Celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday with a night of nothing but her music playing!   For more information, call (210) 221-4740

Ugly Sweater 5k Run/Walk

FSH METC Fitness Center

Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk JBSA-Fort Sam Houston METC Fitness Center   Dec. 14 | 8 a.m. start | 7:30 a.m. showtime Run starts at Pershing Fields, Bldg. 3212   Prizes awarded to first place runners Male/Female First place Ugliest Holiday Sweaters FREE EVENT - open to all DOD ID cardholders and their guests. Transportation provided for students, volunteers and other participants. Pick-up and drop-off at Aquatic Center starting at 7:15 a.m. Dog on leashes and strollers are welcome

License to Carry Classes

Camp Bullis Outdoor Recreation

License to Carry Handgun classes are held at the Camp Bullis Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC). Students must be age 18 or older to register for the class unless they are active-duty military. You need to be familiar with your firearm; no first-time shooters. Students must also meet federal qualifications to purchase a handgun. The cost of the class is $80. Successful completion of the class is recommended prior to purchasing a handgun. To register, go to https://www.CHLregistration.com/ and select "Register for Class" and then select "Dan Willis - Leatherneck Arms." For more information, call Mr. Dan Willis at (210) 363-2332 or Camp Bullis ORC at (210) 295-7577 or (210) 296-7529.