League Appreciation Night Aug. 29 • 6-8 PM JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Bowling Center All league bowlers are invited to enjoy bowling and food specials with us. For more information, call (210) 221-4740.
Michael Jackson Night Aug. 30 • 5-9 PM JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Bowling Center Enjoy a night of Michael Jackson music to celebrate his birthday! $35 per lane, per hour with shoes included for up to six people to a lane
JBSA Randolph Bowling Labor Day Family Day Special Aug. 31 • 1-5 p.m. Get out of the heat and celebrate Labor Day by taking advantage of our Labor Day weekend special. Treat your family to a fun-filled day at the Bowling Center for $90 (up to six bowlers). It includes two hours of bowling, a shoe rental, a 20-ounce soda each, and a large pizza of your choice. JBSA Randolph Bowling Labor Weekend Special Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 • Normal hours of operation Celebrate Labor Day by taking advantage of our Labor Day weekend special in air-conditioned comfort. Purchase a combo meal and for every game purchased @ $4 per game, get one free game (up to three games and cannot be combined with hourly bowling). Rental shoes not included. Note: The bowling center is closed on Labor Day Sept. 2. For more information, call (210) 652-6271.
Whether it is for a squadron award, a gift or something personal, we have you covered. Stop by or give us a call for more information. JBSA-Randolph Custom Engraving inside Outdoor Rec, bldg. 895. Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (210) 652-2301
Labor Day Tournament Sept. 2 | 8 a.m. start JBSA-Randolph Oaks Golf Course Head to the Golf Course for a two-person team best ball event. In this format, both players play their own ball through the hole and then record the lower of the two scores. The cost is $20 dollars per person plus greens fee and cart fee. Net and gross will be paid to teams that place. Register through The Greens at JBSA app. Tap Event Registration » Location » Event Title. For more information, callRandolph (210) 652-4653
Clubs Open House (FSH Youth) Sept. 5 • 4:30-6:30 PM JBSA-Fort Sam Houston W. Ed Parker Youth Programs • Bldg. 1630 Join your friends for the W. Ed Parker Youth Programs leadership club membership drive and information day. Are you interested in photography, gardening, STEM, E-Sports or art? There is a club for everyone. Learn all about Keystone, Torch, Passport to Manhood, Smart Girls, 4-H and more. Come see what we have to offer. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event and open to all active Youth Program members. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
Flag Football and Cheerleading Registration Register from Aug. 1 - Sep. 6 JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Youth Programs It is time to snap, check down and pass for a touchdown! JBSA Fort Sam Houston Youth Sports Program is ready for ages 5-12 to participate in flag football and cheerleading. Registration runs Aug. 1 to Sept. 6 through CYPBMS. Always ensure you have a current sport physical and immunization record on file when you register. Practices begin Aug. 20, and the season ends Oct. 26. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.
Did you know that the JBSA Recreation Park at Canyon Lake has exciting opportunities for you as a valued member of the JBSA community? This exclusive recreation park has diverse lodging availability including Cottages, Bungalows, Bunkhouses, and Lofts that accommodate you and your family. The lake still has access to watersport rentals such as boats, kayaks, and paddleboards. Bring your family and friends to enjoy your MWR benefits and everything Canyon Lake offers! To make reservations please contact us: By phone: 830-964-3576 Lodging email: jbsalodgingres@gmail.com Boat rental email: jbsamarinasuper@gmail.com Find us at: 698 Jacobs Creek Park Rd Canyon Lake, TX 78133
RECHARGE FOR RESILIENCY Skydiving Sept. 7 | 8 AM Lackland Outdoor Recreation Skydive Spaceland San Marcos * Open to Active Duty Personnel and Active Duty Reservists * Experience SKYDIVING at this R4R RECON funded event. Participants will have the opportunity to jump from 14,000 feet and free fall at 120 mph! Each person will jump and be harnessed to an experienced instructor! The rate is $49 per person. Transportation is at participant's expense. For more information or to register, contact JBSA Lackland Outdoor Recreation at (210) 925-5532/5533.
2024-2025 JBSA-Fort Sam Houston METC Student Sports Calendar Student Intramural Co-Ed flag Football Coaches Meeting/LOI: Aug. 5, 2024 Start Date: Sept. 10, 2024 Location: Pershing Student Intramural Co-Ed basketball Coaches Meeting/LOI: Jan. 6, 2025 Start Date: Jan. 14, 2025 Location: METC Student Intramural Co-Ed Volleyball Coaches Meeting/LOI: Feb. 10, 2025 Start Date: Feb. 18, 2025 Location: METC Student Intramural Co-Ed Soccer Coaches Meeting/LOI: March 17, 2025 Start Date: March 25, 2025 Location: Pershing Student Intramural Co-Ed Softball Coaches Meeting/LOI: May 12, 2025 Start Date: May 27, 2025 Location: Pershing Dates/times of coaches/rules meeting will be sent to team representative(s) prior to the start of each sport. Free to METC students. METC sports will provide required equipment. Schedule subject to change. For more information, call (210) 221-1289.
Bingo Night at the Hall Sept. 10 • 6-8 p.m. Join us to get in on the bingo action. Packages begin at $30 and complimentary nachos will be provided while supplies last. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. The door will open at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required by Sept. 6. For more information, call (210) 671-2619 or email arnoldhallevents@gmail.com.
In remembrance of 9-11 and in celebration of the freedoms we all enjoy, please join us for a 5K walk/run. Free give-a-ways to all participants while supplies last. For more information, please call (210) 652-7263.
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.
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!
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.
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.
This cruise departs from Galveston, TX with ports of call in Key West, FL, Freeport, Half Moon Cay, and Nassau, Bahamas. Rates start at $893 per person for an interior stateroom and $1,348 per person for a balcony stateroom. For more information, call (210) 671-7111 or email info@jbsatravel.com. Despite its name, Carnival Dream is definitely a reality. Can't believe it? Pinch yourself... and book your dream cruise today.
Randolph Club Championship Sept. 21-22 • 7:30 a.m. tee times Who is the best golfer at Randolph Oaks? Join us for a two-day stroke play event to determine the best golfer. The cost is $30 per person plus greens and cart rental fees. Net and gross will be paid to individuals that place. There will be three flights: Championship, Open, and Senior. Register through “The Greens at JBSA” app” by tapping event registration> Randolph Oaks Golf Club> Randolph Championship. For questions, please call (210) 652-4653.
SAN ANTONIO MISSIONS BIKE TOUR Sept. 21 ● 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. You probably know you should always, “Remember the Alamo”, but did you know San Antonio is home to four other historical missions? Join us as we bike along the paved “Hike and Bike” trail totaling 14 miles roundtrip! We will stop at each mission (about 2.5 miles away from one another) to learn about San Antonio’s unique history. Ages 8 years and older are welcome (must know how to confidently ride a bike and ride 14 miles). The cost of this program is $30, and it includes roundtrip transportation from Lackland Outdoor Recreation, bikes, and safety equipment. The deadline to sign up is Sept. 13 or when filled. To register, please call (210) 925-5533/5532. ROCK CLIMBING AT MEDICINE WALL Oct. 19 ● 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Did you know that we have a rock-climbing area local to San Antonio? We will be hosting an opportunity for you and your family to rock climb at the Medicine Wall, located off the Salado Creek Greenway on 1604. Whether you’re a novice with little to no climbing experience, or an expert looking for a belay partner, ODR has […]
Bring your little prince or princess to the Parr Club for a tea party featuring Princesses Anna and Rapunzel with Queen Elsa and Barbie. Enjoy music, games, food and crafts. Dressing up is encouraged! The event is reservation only. The Parr Club will start taking reservations Sept. 10 for club members and Sept. 17 for nonmembers between 10 AM and 2 PM. Price is $15 for members, $17 for nonmembers. To make reservations, call the cashier's cage at (210) 658-7445 or email jbsarandolphclubs@gmail.com
Indoor Triathlon • Free Sept. 23-27 • Normal operating hours Challenge yourselves to conquer this fun but demanding event at the Rambler Fitness Center. Each participant must complete the 15-mile treadmill/indoor track walk/run, 30-mile stationary bike ride, and five-mile row to complete the triathlon. Pick up the indoor triathlon challenge tracking booklet from the Fitness Center staff. As each portion of the event is completed, have a fitness team member initial that item before moving on. When all three elements of the triathlon are completed, turn the booklet into the Fitness Center staff. Giveaways are provided while supplies last. For more information, please call (210) 652-7263.
Three for $8 Bowling Special Tuesdays • 11 AM - 3 PM JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Bowling Bowl three games for only $8! Shoe rental is $4 per person.
Pre-Teen Mega Lock-In Sept. 27 & 28 • 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Randolph is hosting a 12-hour lock-in at JBSA Randolph Youth Center. All JBSA pre-teens ages 9-12 are invited to participate in the lock-in. The cost for this event is $20 per pre-teen. Please register in CYPBMS by Sept. 20 to reserve a slot for your pre-teen to have a great night of fun, food, and endless activities.
Friday Night Flicks: The Sandlot Aug. 30 • 8:15 PM JBSA-Lackland Famcamp Friday Night Flicks: Guardians of the Galaxy Sep. 27 • 8:15 PM JBSA-Lackland Famcamp Join us for a screening of The Sandlot on Aug. 30 and Guardians of the Galaxy on Sept. 27. Bring your favorite lawn chair or blanket to sit on. The movies will begin shortly after dusk in the field next to the FamCamp office, bldg. 2804. Free popcorn and refreshments will be provided (while supply lasts). This free event is open to all FamCamp guests and all DOD ID cardholders. For more information, call (210) 671-5179.
Join us in celebrating the end of the fiscal year in the Lone Star Lounge featuring DJ Tony Style. The celebration includes a pulled pork special from 5-9 p.m., which includes two pulled pork sliders, French fries, coleslaw and a side of peach cobbler. The cost for this celebration is $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers. For more information, call (210) 645-7034.
Oktoberfest September 28 | 4-9 P.M. Held at Fort Sam Houston - Main Flag Pole Authentic Biergarten Family Fun Zone Food Truck Shopping Market Live Music: Beethoven's Maennerchor Band, Air Force Band of the West Open to all DOD ID Cardholders. For more information, please call (210) 652-5763.
Golf Club Championship Individual Stroke Play Event Sept. 28 & 29 • 8 a.m. Shotgun Start JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Golf Course $60 per person + cart & greens fees Register and pa before close of business on Sept. 25. The entry fee includes lunch after the final round and prizes on the final day of the event. The Pro Shop will make pairings for the first round and pairings for the following two rounds will be based on score. All registration will be done through the JBSA Golf App.
Two for $10 Sunday Special Sundays • 3-7 PM JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Bowling Center Bowl two games for $10 per person with shoe rental included. Sundays from 3-7 PM.
Oct. 1 6-8 pm Join JBSA Lackland Youth Programs, with all JBSA partners showcasing their services and opportunities for children and families. This is a free event open to all youth and families. The event includes lots of activities, displays, info booths, games, light snacks and drinks. For more information, call 210-671-2388.
Warrior Golf Scramble Sept. 6 and Oct. 4 • 12:30 p.m. start The cost for this golf scramble is $35 for Fort Sam Houston Golf Club members and $45 for nonmembers. The fee includes the greens fee, a golf cart, and lunch for players. Sign up through The Greens @ JBSA App. Golfers will be sent their start times and all the necessary information. For more information, call (210) 222-9386.
First Friday in Gil's Pub Sept. 6 & Oct. 4 • 5-9 PM Join us in Gil's Pub after your long work week to relax and enjoy music from DJ DMV, great food and drinks. For more information, call (210) 658-3557. Auger Inn First Fridays Sept. 6 & Oct. 4 • 5-10 PM Join us at the Parr Club after a long work week to relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage and some good music. For more information, call (210) 658-7445. Monthly Drink Specials James' September Drink Special | Blue Shar, $8 Watermelon syrup, lemon lime soda, blueberry vodka and a splash of Blue Curacao Danny's October Drink Special | Frankenpunch, $8 Tequila, ginger ale, pineapple juice with a lemon wedge
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.
National Taco Day Oct. 4 • 4:30–5:30 p.m. Whether you prefer soft or hard tacos, join Randolph to celebrate World Taco Day and learn about the history of tacos. This event is free and open to all active members of Randolph Youth Programs and their families.