In honor of the first responders who climbed 110 floors on September 11, we invite patrons to try to accomplish the same feat on our stair steppers. The challenge runs all day to allow all patrons to use the stepper equipment. This is held at no cost and is open to all DOD ID cardholders. For more information, call (210) 221-1234.
JBSA-Randolph Youth Programs offers Instructional Dance Classes every Thursday! Each 45-minute class consists of tap, jazz, ballet, and basic tumbling. To inquire about registration, call Youth Programs at 210-652-3298.
National Chocolate Milkshake Day Sept. 12 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. National Chocolate Milkshake Day brings chocolate and ice cream lovers together and is without a doubt, a treat day. Forget the calories for just one day and enjoy a sweet, tall, thick and delicious chocolate milkshake with your friends! Mix and match ice cream flavors with all your favorite toppings or try something new and pay homage to one of America’s favorite past-times! This is a free event and open to all Youth Program members. For more information, call (210) 221-3502. National Taco Day Celebration Oct. 4 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. It doesn’t have to be Tuesday to enjoy your favorite soft or hard-shelled tortilla treat. The history of tacos predates the arrival of Europeans in Mexico. Anthropological evidence shows the native people living in the lake region of the Valley of Mexico traditionally ate tacos filled with small fish. It’s unclear why the word taco was used to describe this native food. One suggested origin is the word taco, which means stuff or to stuff. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
Put superstitions to rest on this Friday the 13th by attending our annual travel expo. This event brings together industry experts to showcase their destination, attraction, hotels and more! There will also be a Grand prize giveaway!
JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club hosts Variety Night as DJ Tony Style plays a wide variety of music from 4-10 p.m. Friday nights in the Lone Star Lounge. Order great food and beverages from the Bar Menu. Relax in the lounge or enjoy the outdoor patio with pool tables and big-screen TVs. For more information, call (210) 645-7034.
Family Fun 5k Run/Walk September 14 | 8 a.m. Arrive no later than 7:30a.m. The event begins at Pershing Field's Ball Park Building #3212. Transportation will be provided for students, volunteers and other participants. Pick-up & drop-off at the Fort Sam Houston Aquatic Center starting at 7:15 a.m. Free event is open to all DoD ID cardholders and guests. For more information, please call at (210) 808-5709 or (210) 808-5710.
Change Agents: Equip and Empower Child & Youth Professionals Youth Symposium When: Saturday, September 14, 2024 Where: Norris Conference Center, San Antonio, TX Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SYMPOSIUM TOPICS Robotics • Fostering LGBTQ/ Inclusive Environments • Developing Community/Family Partnerships • Autism 101 • STEAM • Social Emotional Development • BGCA Register today! Seats are limited. This event is free for CYP Employees and $35 for the public. Symposium for Child and Youth Professionals, schoolteachers, administrators, and in-home family caregivers. For more information call JBSA-Fort Sam Houston (210) 221-5151 | JBSA-Lackland (210) 671-3241 | JBSA-Randolph (210) 652-2088. Professionals that work with Youth, Ages 5-18.
502d Force Support Squadron Presents R4R Ziplining at Helotes Hill Country Ziplines May 11 • June 8 • July 13 • Aug. 10 • Sep. 14 | 9 AM This event is only open to Active Duty personnel Participants will have the opportunity to zip over the Texas Hill Country, climb towers 14-45 feet tall and feel the rush of speeds up to 35 miles per hour. The participants will ride 10 exciting ziplines ranging from 100 to 1000 feet long. To reserve your spot or for more information, call (210) 925-5532.
All JBSA ITT offices sell Dallas Cowboys Home Game Package. The packages include: Roundtrip shuttle from hotel One game ticket per person One night hotel stay Entry for each person to tail gate party Pictures & autograph session with a Dallas Cowboys legend Pep-Rally day before game at the hotel Click here to see the home game schedule, seats and prices.
The JBSA-Lackland Leisure Travel Office offers different Escorted Vacations around the world. Castles & Manors June 22-23, 2024 Essential Thailand Oct. 25-Nov. 5, 2024 Best of Egypt Dec. 18-26, 2024 For more information, call (210) 671-7111.
JBSA-Randolph Youth Programs offers Instructional Dance Classes every Thursday! Each 45-minute class consists of tap, jazz, ballet, and basic tumbling. To inquire about registration, call Youth Programs at 210-652-3298.
Purse Bingo Sept. 19 • 6 PM FSH Community Center $40 per pack of bingo cards | 7 games total Grab your friends and join us for a chance to win a designer purse playing exciting games of bingo. Refreshments provided and adult beverages available for purchase. Open to all adult DoD ID Cardholders. Cost is $40 per person. Price includes a package of seven bingo cards for seven games. There is limited seating. Please make reservations beginning Sept. 3. For more information or to make reservations, please call (210) 808-6262 or email ftsamevents@gmail.com.
