Seeds of Kindness • Celebrating Earth Day April 22 • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Earth Day is a great opportunity to show our appreciation for our planet and take steps to protect it. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to plant “seeds of kindness” in decorated posts. Youth will paint a pot and plant their seeds to share with family and friends to promote kindness. There will be a variety of pots and seeds to choose from. This is a free event for active members. For more information, call (210) 221-3502.

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.

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.

Battle of Flowers T-Swift Takeover April 26 • 3-9 PM JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Bowling Center, Bldg. 2521 For Battle of Flowers, we will be having an evening of nothing but Taylor Swift music. $35 per lane, per hour for up to six people with shoes included. For more information, call (210) 221-4740.

Come out with your best Fiesta gear and join us for an "End of Fiesta" 5K at Heritage Park. Giveaways are provided while supplies last. For more information, please call (210) 652-7263.

License to Carry Handgun Classes March 9 & 23 and April 13 & 27 • 8 AM to 1 PM JBSA-Camp Bullis ODR Eligible students must: Be age 21 or older to register for the class unless they are active-duty military Need to be familiar with your firearm; no first-time shooters. 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 http://www.ltcregistration.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 the RNGRC at (210) 295-7577 or (210) 296-7529.

Pickleball Clinic April 27 • 9:30-11 a.m. JBSA-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center No sign up required | This clinic is for ages 15 & older There will be two skill levels. Beginner and Intermediate. Clinic Breakdown: Beginners - Never played before or only played a few times. Intermediate - Ready to step up your game by learning new ways to drill and strategize. Round Robin game play will take place. Instructors will discuss different types of paddles and how select a style. Participants may bring their own paddle. Gearbox Pickleball will provide demo paddles for use during the clinic, to participants who do not have a paddle or wish to try one out. Athletic attire must be worn. For more information, please call (210) 652-7263.

Month of the Military Child: Purple Up Celebration April 27 • 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM JBSA-Randolph Heritage Park All JBSA families are invited to celebrate our amazing military youth. Fun for children of all ages! There will be music, games, interactive displays, refreshments, organizational booths and giveaways. This event is free to all JBSA families. For more information, contact Randolph Youth Programs at (210) 652-3298.

March & April Specials at Canyon Lake Paddle Toy Special Rent a kayak, paddleboard or canoe for one hour and get half off the second hour! Kayak Class March 9 & 23 and April 13 & 27 • 10 a.m. to Noon. Please join us at Canyon Lake at the Hancock Cove beach for a two-hour class on the kayaks and paddleboards. The cost is $20 per person. Open to all DOD cardholders. To reserve your spot or for more information, call (830) 964-3576 or email jbsalodgingres@gmail.com.

Boat Driving Course March 9 & 23 and April 13 & 27 • 11 AM to 1 PM JBSA Recreation Park at Canyon Lake Join us at Canyon Lake at the Hancock Cove Marina for a 2-hour course covering everything you need to know about boat operation, rules of the water, and safety guidelines. To reserve your spot call (830) 964-3576 or email jbsalodgingres@gmail.com. Cost is $40. Payment due at time of reservation. Participants must be 21 years or older and have completed the Boater Safety course. Go to boatus.org to complete this course. For more information, call (830) 964-3576.

JBSA Mens & Womens Varsity Volleyball Tryouts| April 21 & April 28 METC Fitness Center Men’s Tryouts 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Women’s Tryouts 2 - 4 p.m. For questions, please email jbsawomensvarsityvolleyball@gmail.com

Month of the Military Child: Bowling Special Every Sunday in April • 1-4 PM All JBSA Bowling Centers Youth, ages 17 and younger, can get two free games of bowling every Sunday in April at any JBSA Bowling Center. Rental shoes cost $4 per person.

Three for $9 Bowling Special Tuesdays | 11 AM to 9 PM Bowl three games for only $9, what a great deal! Shoe rental is $4 per person. Hourly Bowling Special Friday Fridays | 11 AM to 3 PM Patrons can bowl for $20 per hour per lane for up to six guests. Shoe rental is $4 per person. Cosmic Bowling Saturdays | 5-10 PM Bowl with the lights turned down, contemporary music and LED lane lighting throughout the center. Enjoy one hour of bowling for $35 per lane with rental shoes included (limit 6 per lane). Shoe rental is $4 per person. Family 4 Pack Sundays | 11 AM to 4 PM A family of four can enjoy two hours of bowling, a large two-topping pizza and four fountain beverages for just $90. Rental shoes included. Month of the Military Child Bowling Special Sundays in April | 1-4 PM Youth, age 17 and younger, can bowl up to two free games. Shoe rental is $4 per person.