Recreation

Comics On Duty

The Comics on Duty tour, featuring Steve Bills, Steve Mazan, John Bizarre and Gary Brightman will roll into Fort Bliss’ Centennial Banquet and Conference Center March 13 for a FREE 90 minute show, produced by the Army Entertainment Division of the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command. Doors open at 7 p.m., no tickets are needed. For more information, call 588-8247.

Steve Bills is a versitile performer with a wide range of skills including standup comedy, acting and comedy writing.

Steve Mazan has influences ranging from Richard Pryor to Fozzie Bear, Steve has formed a unique style that bridges the gap between clever and goofy.

John Bizarre has been featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The District with Craig T. Nelson, The Drew Carey Show, Talk Soup, and The Test on E! Entertainment. He has also appeared on MTV, Showtime, A&E, FOX, Comedy Central and dozens of commercials.

Gary Brightman was born and raised in Southern California, Gary has opened for the likes of Garry Shandling, Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Dennis Miller, Paul Reiser, Harry Anderson, and many others.

Come together and win a free UFC fight in your battalions footprint, all you have to do is come out and enjoy a free fun filled night of entertainment. Represent and receive. HOOAH!

Spring Break Bowling Specials

Spring break is March 15-20, come to Desert Strike Lanes for family fun and snacks! As an added bonus, blue pins special will run the entire week during the day. 

• Monday - $1.50 bowling all day
• Tuesday - All you can bowl  - $6.00 for 2 hours from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Wednesday - Pizza night - Family of four gets 1 large pizza, 4 small sodas and 1 hour of bowling - all for $25.00 from 5 p.m. to close.
• Thursday - All you can bowl from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Friday - Bowl with Mom (Mom receives a free game with kids present) and $1.00 dollar hotdogs
• Saturday - Bowl with Dad (Dad receives a free game with kids present) and $1.00 dollar hotdogs.

US Army MWR 2010 Domino Tournament

Domino two-person teams are forming now! You could win an all expense paid trip to compete in the World Domino Tournament in Las Vegas, Nev., May 28-31. Stop by Desert Strike Lanes today to sign up!

The tournament will be held at Desert Strike Lanes on March 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 13, and 20 at 6 p.m. each night. Play often to win BIG! Each participating team must complete and submit the official tournament entry form. There is no entry fee to participate. Authorized MWR patrons who are 18 years of age and older (active-duty from all branches of service, Reservists, Guards, retirees, DOD civilians with valid military government identification cards or immediate family members and guests) are eligible to participate in this FMWRC sponsored event. Scores will determine the winning team. For more information call 588-8247 or 568-6272.

Log on to www.mwrpromotions.com for official rules and to get more information on other exciting MWR events.

2010 5K Run - Post Championships

The 5K Run Post Championships will be held April 9 at Biggs Gym. Registration will begin at 5:30 a.m. and the gun will go off for the race at 6:30 a.m. All registration will take place at the race site on the day of the race. This will be a Commander Cup Competition and is open to all Active Duty Soldiers who are assigned to Fort Bliss. Age group categories will include Male and Female; 34 and under, 35-39, 40 and over. For more information click here for flyer or contact Joe Fedak at 568-5995 or   joseph.fedak@us.army.mil   MOIs for all Intramural Sports are located at    www.blissmwr.com.

Fort Bliss Family Fishing Day & Youth Tournament

Fort Bliss CYS and the Ascarate Fishing Club will conduct a free Fishing Tournament for the youth and cook out for the entire Fort Bliss community on Saturday, April 17 at Ascarate Lake. The lake will be stocked prior to the event with 2400 native species. Bait and 350 rods and reels will be on hand to borrow from the Club with a picture ID card. Tournament will be open to the entire El Paso youth community. Because this is an educational venture with the Ascarate Fishing Club, "catch and release" policy will be enforced with tournament participants. The tournament will begin at 8 a.m. on the east pavilion of the lake and conclude at 12 noon. On-site registration will begin at 7:30 at the Ascarate Fishing Club pavilion.

A Fort Bliss Child & Youth Services tent will host the cook out and an awards presentation at the conclusion of the tournament. Our own Edge sponsored Garage Band will perform for everyone’s enjoyment while judges tally final scores. Prizes will be awarded in three age groups; biggest & smallest fish caught for the 3-6 year olds; two biggest fish caught for the 7-11 and 12-16 year old age groups; and an overall grand prize for the biggest fish caught between all age groups. Adults 17 years of age or older must have a Texas Fishing License to fish the lake. You can get the licenses at any Academy, Big5, Wal-Mart or other sporting goods store. An adult may assist a child to “bring in” a fish but may not fish for the child (this does not require a license). The county park admission at the gate is $1 per car load. For more CYS information contact James Kingwell, SAS Coordinator at 568-0834 or Susan Goss, Edge Director at 568-9006. For information on the Ascarate Fishing Club contact Harold at 755-0983. To view a flyer & map to Ascarate Lake, visit our CYS web site at   www.blissmwr.com/SAS    or click here.

Fort Bliss 2010 Post Track Championships

The 2010 Fort Bliss Post Track Championships will be held at Stout Field Track April 20-22. Events will begin daily at 6 p.m. and order of events can be found at www.blissmwr.com. Registration will take place at the event site 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the Track Meet. Registration for specific events will take place on the day of the event beginning, see event schedule within the MOI. This is a Commander Cup Competition and is open to all Active Duty Soldiers assigned to Fort. Bliss. For more information click here for flyer or contact Joe Fedak at 568-5995 or     joseph.fedak@us.army.mil.

Wounded Warrior Program Discounts

MWR would like to remind individuals with a "Wounded Warrior Card" that they are entitled to the following discounts:

• Free games of bowling and free shoe rental at Fort Bliss Bowling Center.
• Free club rental, free cart rental and free green fees at George V. Underwood Golf Complex.
• Free usage of MWR Park facilities.
• Free equipment rental at MWR Park facilities.

For more information, contact the Bowling Center at 568-6272/1685 and the Golf Complex at 562-2066 or 562-1273.

Bosu Step and Sculpt

Bosu Step and Sculpt is a 90-minute class from 8:45-10:15 a.m. Thursday mornings. The first half of class will consist of high-intensity aerobics, followed by 45 minutes of body sculpting. Be prepared for an intense workout! For more information, contact Vianne Newell at 568-3826.

Kickbox and Sculpt

Kickbox and Sculpt is a 90-minute class on Tuesday mornings from 8:45-10:15 a.m. The first half of class will consist of high-intensity kickboxing, followed by 45 minutes of body sculpting. This workout is not for the faint of heart! For more information, contact Vianne Newell at 568-3826.

Swimming begun in 100-, 200-Mile Clubs

Swimming has begun for the 2010 100- and 200-Mile Clubs at Replica Pool. Come in and swim some laps to log your miles.

Swimmers log their distance in the official log book and when their milestone is met the swimmer tells the staff to receive their awards. Use of equipment does not count toward mileage goal. For information, call Replica Pool at 568-7431.

Auto Crafts Classes

Effective Monday 1 February, Ft. Bliss Auto Crafts will now offer 3 orientation classes per week for Soldiers to be able to utilize the Auto Crafts facility. The orientation classes will be offered every Wednesday and Thursday at 1800 and Saturdays at 0800. For information call 568-7280.