The list of events to celebrate the Month of the Military Family is a long one -- from free golf games to early Thanksgiving dinners for parents and children.
Neighborly acts of kindness
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is looking to reward good neighbors for random acts of kindness. During November, residents of post housing may nominate neighbors for such acts. When the month has ended, Balfour Beatty Housing representatives, Capt. MWR and Dot Com will award winners MWR bucks, which can be spent at MWR-sponsored events. Names and descriptions of good deeds should be submitted to the housing office by Nov. 23. Four nominees will receive recognition and rewards.
Special events and money-saving offers
Friday nights during November: Enjoy a night of bowling for the whole family - or four friends -- during the Family (or Friends!) Bowling Special at Century Lanes. Cost is $35 for lane rental for two hours, balls, shoes, pizzas and sodas. Offer available 7-9 p.m. Fridays.
Nov. 20, 6-7:30 p.m.: Ladies' Night at Balfour Beatty Community Center will offer wine-glass painting. Open to military ID cardholders. Army Community Service also will provide information on services available to military Families. RSVP to Debbie Rector, 803-738-8275 by Nov. 13.
Nov. 20, 4 p.m.: The Family of the Year will be announced and all nominees recognized for their contributions to the Fort Jackson community. The event will be at the Solomon Center.
Nov. 21, 8 a.m.: The Child, Youth and School Services Family Fun Festival will be held in conjunction with the FMWR Community Recreation Division Turkey Trot. The "trot" will start promptly at 8 a.m. The fair will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Solomon Center and will features free activities, games, mechanical rides and prizes. The Fort Jackson Fire Department also will participate.
Nov. 25, 4-7 p.m.: Family Bingo at Victory Bingo. Family-friendly prizes and pizza. The event and pizza will be provided free.
Monthlong FMWR specials
Century Lanes: Enjoy one free round of bowling, not including shoes, for each Family member any time lanes are available. (Not applicable on Family Day, graduation day or at Ivy Lanes.)
Fitness: Participate in any fitness class free through Nov. 30 with a valid military and Family member ID. Passes available at Andy's Fitness Center.
Golf rates for Families: After 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Families may golf at a discount. Unlimited golf and cart, 2 p.m. to close. $10, adults; $5 for children per round.
Jack's Frame Shop: Get 25 percent off framing for family portraits.
Marion Street Station: Enjoy a free bike rental.
Officers' Club: Children will eat free all month with the purchase of an adult meal.
Palmetto Greens Miniature Golf: Enjoy a free round for each Family member on Saturdays and Sundays.
Retail Zone: Reap 25 percent off all purchases except close-outs and sales. (Offer not valid on Family Day and graduation day.)
Weston Lake: Take advantage of a free daily canoe or kayak rental.
CYSS special programs
Child, Youth and School Services will celebrate military Families enrolled in their programs with a Family Feast. Parents may enjoy an early Thanksgiving meal with their child/ren on the following dates and times:
• Scales Avenue Child Development Center: Strong Beginning 1 and preschool 4, 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 16. Infant Modules 1-4 and Multiage Infants, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Nov. 17. Strong Beginning 2 and Preschool 3, 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 18; Toddler Module 1, Multiage Pre-toddlers and Toddlers, 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 19; Toddler Module 2 and Toddler Module 3, 11 a.m. to noon Nov. 10.
• Hood Street School Age Center: 5-6 p.m. Nov. 19
• Imboden Street School-Age Center: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 19
• Imboden Street CDC: 5-6 p.m. Nov. 19
• Middle School and Teen Program: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 23
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