Reserve your spot at Easter Brunch

Make April 16 special by taking the entire family or friends out to Easter brunch at the Club at McChord Field. The cost is $28.95 for ages 13 and older, $14.95 for ages 4–12 and free for ages 3 and younger. Club members receive a $2 discount on listed prices. Seating is at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Reservations are required; call 253-982-5581. The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Enter Bowl Arena Lanes’ no-tap team tournaments

Have fun competing with other teams at Bowl Arena Lanes’ doubles no-tap team tourneys Saturdays, April 8, May 20 and June 10. Check in at noon; play begins at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per two-person team.

Bowl Arena Lanes is located at 2272 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main. Questions? Call 253-967-4661.

Sell at Spring Flea Market

Sell your household and yard treasures at JBLM’s Spring Flea Market in the FMWR Tent off Liggett Ave. at JBLM-Lewis Main April 22, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.  No crafts or home-business items will be accepted.

If you’re an authorized ID cardholder, sign up to rent spaces or tables by emailing specialevents@jblmmwr.com or calling 253-967-6772. The cost for two tables, spaces or a combination is $26. For three spaces, tables or a combination, pay $30. Each additional table or space is $6. 

Bring family to Easter Dash egg hunt

Everyone at JBLM is invited to the BOSS Easter Dash, a free egg hunt at Cowan Stadium at Lewis Main on Easter Sunday, April 16. Bring your own baskets for each child.

Special needs youth with parents can collect eggs at noon. Ages 3 and younger can collect eggs at 1 p.m., ages 4-7 at 2 p.m. and ages 8-12 at 3 p.m.  All youth receive a free goody bag.

Cowan Stadium is at 2170 Bitar and 12^th at JBLM-Lewis Main.

Miss Oktoberfest? Attend Volksfest!

If you love the fun and festivities of Oktoberfest and wish we’d celebrate spring the same way, then you’re in luck! Come out to Volksfest at the Club at McChord Field Wednesday, April 5 from 5–7 p.m.

You’ll be treated to an authentic, delicious German buffet with a live oompah band, German beer on tap and Riesling (for those preferring wine).

The cost is $22.95 for ages 11 and older, $12.95 for ages 4–10 and free for ages 3 and younger. Reservations are required; call 253-982-5581. The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Enter Awareness Run

Enter the free JBLM 5K Awareness Run Saturday, April 29 at the MWR Fest Tent. Register online at JBLMmwr.com/races. The first 1,000 to register receive a free T-shirt and a custom finisher’s medal (registration is capped at 2,000). Registration is open to the JBLM community only. Units with 50 or more participants running together in formation get a chance to win a 2017 JBLM Awareness Run streamer for their unit guidon. Also enjoy a photo booth, arts and crafts, information booths and giveaways.

Race bib pickup starts at 8 a.m. and the race begins at 10 a.m. Questions? Call 253-967-4768.

Bowling Center hours changes

Bowl Arena Lanes is changing its hours starting Saturday, April 1. It will be open Sunday from 1–7 p.m., Monday–Thursday from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. All-You-Can-Eat Pizza and Bowling will be from 4:30–7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 253-967-4661 for details.

Sounders Lanes’ new hours start Monday, April 10. It will be open Tuesday–Thursday from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. and Saturday from noon–9 p.m. Sounders Lanes will be closed Sunday and Monday. Cosmic Bowling will be from 7–9 p.m. Saturdays. Call 253-982-5954 for more details.

Look for “Kids Bowl Free” from May 1 through Sept. 30 at both bowling centers.

Play bingo at the brewhouse

Samuel Adams Brewhouse JBLM is giving away prizes to winners for the Bingo at the Brewhouse event March 8 and 22 from 7-9 p.m. The event is free.

Sam Adams is at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main. For more information, call 253-964-2012.

Join in wine and canvas event

Join in the fun at the Wine and Canvas Night at the Club at McChord Field March 24. The event is from 6–8:30 p.m. Art supplies, light appetizers and your first glass of wine are included in the cost. You’ll get instruction if you’re a beginner, plus samples of completed paintings for inspiration.

Seating is limited and you must be age 21 or older to attend. Prepayment is required; call 253-982-5581. The cost is $30 per person; Club members receive a $3 discount for each admission.

Join open softball teams

Join JBLM’s open softball recreational, competitive and women’s teams. The cost to register is $250 per team. The season begins April 1 at Lewis North Athletic Complex. Attend a sign-up meeting March 15 at 6 p.m. at Nelson Recreation Center. Players without teams are encouraged to attend the coaches meeting for team placement. Open to JBLM community ID cardholders ages 18 and older.

Questions? Call 967-4768 or visit JBLMmwr.com/intramural.

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at Sam Adams

No blarney here! Enjoy a green beer for St. Patrick’s Day Friday, March 17. From 3 p.m. to closing, wear green and receive $1 off any Sam Adams draft beer. The featured cocktail is “Angry Irishman.”

Sam Adams is at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main. For more information, call 253-964-2012.

Sign up for manicure & martini event

Get a manicure while you sip a martini at the Club at McChord Field’s Manicure & Martini event Friday, March 10 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Club members receive a $2 discount for each admission. The cost includes a basic manicure and your first martini. This event is for ages 21 and older only.

Reservations and prepayment are required; call 253-982-5581. The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Enjoy fresh talent at Warrior Zone’s Open Mic & Karaoke Nights

Celebrate the return of Open Mic Night at the Warrior Zone the first and second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. starting March 2. Entertain your friends on stage and come back for more!

Karaoke Night debuts the first and third Saturdays of the month starting March 4 at 6 p.m. Have fun belting out your favorite tunes with your buddies, hosted by DJ Rae.

The WZ is open to ages 18 and older. For more information, call 253-477-5756. The WZ is on the corner of 17th and D streets at Lewis North.

Sam Adams bracket challenge

Enter Samuel Adams Brewhouse JBLM’s free March Madness Bracket Challenge! Come in and pick up a 2017 bracket Feb. 27 through March 13. You have until 7 p.m. March 13 to submit a completed bracket for a chance to win a pair of Powerbeats 3 wireless headphones from Beats by Dre.

The person who has the most game wins throughout the entire tournament wins the headphones. The limit is one bracket submission per person. The winner will be notified Thursday, April 6.

Sam Adams is at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main. For more information, call 253-964-2012.

Attend Mardi Gras celebration

Join in the Mardi Gras celebration at the Club at McChord Field Feb. 24 from 5-7:30 p.m. and let the good times roll! Choose from Cajun foods on the three-course dinner menu for only $20 per person. The menu includes a black-n-bleu salad or cup of chicken and sausage gumbo, main course of shrimp and grits, fried catfish, muffaletta or bowl of chicken and sausage gumbo, and dessert of beignets or bread pudding with Bourbon sauce. Also purchase cocktails and pick up free giveaways.

Reservations are required; call 253-982-5581. The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

McChord Auto Center open Sundays on trial basis

Starting Feb. 12, the McChord Auto Center will be open on Sundays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. to gauge customer usage for a 90-day trial. The McChord Auto Center offers do-it-yourselfers a heated, fully equipped space to work on personal vehicles for a fee. The center also offers classes in vehicle maintenance. For details, go to JBLMmwr.com/auto or call 253-982-7226.

Attend free Operation Baby Shower

New or expecting moms and dads are invited to JBLM’s Operation Baby Shower at American Lake Conference Center Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The free event includes door prizes, baby shower games, refreshments, educational and pampering products, presenters and more.

For more information, call 253-982-0718.

McChord Pub now open

Stop in the new McChord Pub to relax after work. Order appetizers, chili and hearty sandwiches from the pub menu to go along with your favorite drinks. Hours are 4-9 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and UTA Saturdays.

The pub is inside the Club at McChord Field, 700 Barnes Blvd. Call 253-982-5581 for more information.

Enter Triple Threat series

Compete in the 2017 Triple Threat sprint triathlons this summer. The series registration is limited to 200 participants. The series includes Black Hills June 25, Lakewood SummerFest July 8 and JBLM Pacific Pathways Aug. 19.

Find registration details at regtorace.com/event/217. Call 253-967-4768 for more details.

Wine & Canvas event

Join in the fun at the Wine and Canvas Night at the Club at McChord Field Feb. 24. The event is from 6–8:30 p.m. Art supplies, light appetizers and your first glass of wine are included in the cost. You’ll get instruction if you’re a beginner, plus samples of completed paintings for inspiration.

Seating is limited and you must be age 21 or older to attend. Prepayment is required; call 253-982-5581. The cost is $30 per person; Club members receive a $3 discount for each admission.

Enter Shamrock ‘n Run

The entire family can have fun at the 2017 5K Shamrock ‘n Run March 11 at the MWR Fest Tent at Lewis Main.

Enter a costume contest, get in on giveaways, bring the kids for a 1K race, plus bounce houses, popcorn and cotton candy. A beer garden for ages 21 and older is also available. The kids’ 1K starts at 11 a.m.; the 5K starts at 11:30 a.m.

Find complete registration details at JBLMmwr.com/races. Early registration ends at 11:59 p.m. Feb. 28. Call 253-967-4768 for more details or registration issues.

Big Bowl Party!

Come join the fun for the Big Bowl party at Samuel Adams Brewhouse JBLM Sunday, Feb. 5 starting at 2:30 p.m. Here’s the line-up:

Get in on the hearty buffet for $20 per person — wings, pulled pork sliders, sweet-’n-sour meatballs, little smokies, chili nacho bar, pinwheel wraps, vegetable tray, mixed fruit, cookies and cupcakes.

Enjoy drink specials every quarter (for example, a dice game — for every even roll, take $4 off a pitcher, every odd roll, get any draft beer for $1), plus themed cocktail drinks.

Participate in football squares with prizes given away to the winners of each quarter.

The first 50 Service members to come in receive a free official program.

Families are welcome to attend.

Sam Adams is at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main. For more information, call 253-964-2012.

Attend the JBLM Aquatics Lifeguard Fair

Attend the JBLM Aquatics Lifeguard Fair Feb. 25 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Soldiers Field House Pool. Employment opportunities are for lifeguards and water safety instructors. Pay is $11.21-$15 per hour. Interested individuals should come prepared with swimwear. An opportunity to earn lifeguard certification is also available.

Questions should be directed to the JBLM Aquatics Office at 253-967-9210.

Find your bliss at Bridal Fair

If you’ve got a wedding lined up at American Lake Conference Center or are still looking for that perfect venue, you’re invited to at ALCC’s Bridal Fair Feb. 25 from 4:30–8 p.m.

Find cake tasting, carvings, appetizers, beverages, decorative displays, bridal fashions, floral designs, party favors, deejays and photographers, plus door prizes, giveaways and more — all under one roof!

Also meet in-house chefs who can help develop your wedding menu from appetizers to desserts.

This all-inclusive event is free to those who’ve already booked your wedding at ALCC and $10 for those looking for a one-stop wedding and reception experience.

ALCC is at 8085 NCO Beach Rd. at Lewis North. For more information, call 253-966-3988.

Play bingo at the brewhouse

Samuel Adams Brewhouse JBLM is giving away prizes to winners for the Bingo at the Brewhouse event Feb. 13 starting at 5 p.m. Also get in on “Cupid’s Specialty Cocktails” during the evening. The event is free.

Sam Adams is at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main. For more information, call 253-964-2012.

Taste the best at JBLM’s popular Brewfest

Like microbrews and homebrews? Sample the best at the annual JBLM Brewfest Feb. 10 at the Club at McChord Field.

The party starts at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. For $15 per guest, you’ll get your own sampling mug to keep, six samples, appetizers, a live bluegrass band - the Oly Mountain Boys - and door prizes. Pay $5 more for 5 additional samples.

Brewfest homebrew competition winners will also be announced at 6 p.m. Brewfest is hosted by JBLM and the Homebrewers of Puget Sound and is an AHA/BJCP-sanctioned competition.

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd. 

McChord Grill now open for lunch

Now open for lunch! The new McChord Grill features the best burgers on base, yummy sandwiches, soups, made-to-order pasta and a salad bar as big as a boat! Open for lunch weekdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Club at McChord Field is at 700 Barnes Blvd. Call 253-982-5581 for more information.

Take your kids to Family Valentine party

Reserve your spots now for the Club at McChord Field’s Family Night Out Valentine event Feb. 9 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The evening includes dance music, games, door prizes, crafts and light snacks. Bring your camera for a family photo!

The cost is $15 per couple and $5 per additional child. Prepayment is required; call 253-982-0718.

Big Bowl party

Come join the fun for the Family-friendly Big Bowl party at Samuel Adams Brewhouse JBLM Sunday, Feb. 5 starting at 2:30 p.m.  Here’s the line-up:

• Get in on the hearty buffet for $20 per person — wings, pulled pork sliders, sweet-’n-sour meatballs, little smokies, chili nacho bar, pinwheel wraps, vegetable tray, mixed fruit, cookies and cupcakes.
• Enjoy drink specials every quarter (for example, a dice game — for every even roll, take $4 off a pitcher, every odd roll, get any draft beer for $1), plus themed cocktail drinks.
• Participate in football squares with prizes given away to the winners of each quarter.
• The first 50 Service members to come in receive a free official program.

Sam Adams is at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main. For more information, call 964-2012.