Centennial Concert Series
Be the first organization to sponsor The Fort Bliss MWR concert series. A live concert series is set to take place every other month for the remainder of the year. The event, held at the Centennial, is in appreciation for all military service members and their families for their dedication and commitment. The event is also open to the public. The main event will be a concert that will feature fresh talent to be announced at a later date. Other available activities include food and beverage vendors, jumping balloons, climbing wall, paintball, sports activities and much more. Dates for these events are 30 Jan, 6 March, 12 June, 17 July, 28 August and 16 October.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 5000

March 6, 2009
Live country music entertainment is coming to the Centennial! Friday, March 6th, 8:00 p.m. doors open at 7:00 p.m. at the Centennial Ballroom! Featuring Stephen Cochran and Larry Bagby.  2009 Sponsors USAA, CRICKET, & USA DISCOUNTERS.

June 12, 2009
Live rock music entertainment is coming to the Centennial! 2009 Sponsors USA DISCOUNTERS & THE DICK POE FAMILY.

July 17, 2009
Live comedy show entertainment is coming to the Centennial! 2009 Sponsors USAA & THE DICK POE FAMILY.

Texas Hold'em Tournament
Fort Bliss MWR has been one of the 50 facilities chosen to participate in the hottest even of 2009 — the Army's Texas Hold'em tournament. We are proud to sponsor Fort Bliss' first official Texas Hold'em Tournament in February 19, 20, and 21 at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center. 2009 Sponsors by UNITED RENTALS and L & F DISTRIBUTERS.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 500

Child Abuse/Sexual Assault Awareness Walk
This awareness walk is held at Kelly Park on April 4th 2009 for active duty military, family members and social service agencies to promote awareness of the social issues surrounding Child Abuse and Sexual Assault in conjunction with the month of the military child.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 2000

Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Basket Bingo
Army Community Services hosts the popular Basket Bingo twice in 2009. Dates are 7 April and 15 October, doors open at 5:30pm for this popular event; games start at 6:30pm. All proceeds go toward childcare fees for students and volunteers of AFTB programs. 2009 Sponsors USAA & UTEP ATHLETICS.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 250

Easter Eggstravaganza
This family event is scheduled for April 11, 2009 and is hosted by the MWR Outdoor Recreation Department. Activities include an Easter egg hunt for three age groups, face painting, games, egg-painting, bouncing gym and kite flying at the Biggs Park complex. Popcorn, snow cones, balloons, information booths with giveaways are a part of the day. Food will be available for purchase. 2009 Sponsors USAA, CRICKET, UNITED RENTALS, FREEDOM FURNITURE, THE DICK POE FAMILY, USA DISCOUNTERS,EL PASO RHINOS, EL PASO DIABLOS & COCA-COLA.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 2,500

Motorcycle Safety Rally
Coming April 17th, 2009 Fort Bliss MWR will be putting on the Motorcycle Safety Rally at our Centennial Club parking lot. This event will be held in conjunction with Holloman AFB and White Sands. The day will include many fun activities including breakfast and lunch fundraisers with our BOSS soldiers. Sponsorship for the event will go towards shirts, entertainment and other costs that are associated with putting this exciting event on. 2009 Sponsors MR. MOTORCYCLE, QUIZNOS, MOTORSPORTS OF NEW MEXICO, RIO YAMAHA, SUNLAND PARK YAMAHA, FREEDOM FURNITURE, THE DICK POE FAMILY, SUCKER PUNCH SALLY'S, BARNETT HARLEY DAVIDSON & COCA-COLA.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 750

Installation Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
This event hosted by the Commanding General, honors and thanks those who contribute their time and talents in an effort to make our military community a better place. It is held in conjunction with National Volunteer Week which has been celebrated annually since the 1970's. 2009 Sponsors UNITED RENTALS.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 500

Freedom Camp
Coming June 29th through  August 3rd 2009 is a camp designed for children who have a parent currently deployed, recently returned from deployment, or preparing for deployment.  This is the 3d year Fort Bliss has hosted the camp. Youth, ages 15-18, will be exposed to recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities which will help them understand and better cope with the effects of war, deployments, and reunification. This year the camp will be conducted at Bonita Park Camp and Conference Center in Ruidoso, NM. 2009 Sponsors USAA, USA DISCOUNTERS, & THE DICK POE FAMILY.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 500

Back 2 School Backpack Program
The event is on July 17th, 2009. This program is set to hand out 500 backpacks filled with school supplies directly to junior enlisted families. The estimated value of each backpack including supplies is $25.00. Financial consideration is wonderful, however we are also looking for pencils, paper, erasers, glue, and other such small things to actually stuff these precious bags with. 2009 Sponsors TRIWEST & USA DISCOUNTERS.
ESTIMATED NEED: 500

Rock the Fort or Uncle Sam Jam
Fort Bliss MWR hosts this summertime concert in July 2009, the event is held at Biggs Park with free admission, is in appreciation to all military service members and their families for their dedication and commitment. Activities include food and beverage vendors, jumping balloons, climbing wall, paintball, sports activities and much more. The event ends with a spectacular fireworks display. Special sponsorship pricing applies, please see sponsorship categories on the last page. 2009 Sponsors USAA, CRICKET, FREEDOM FURNITURE, THE DICK POE FAMILY,UTEP ATHLETICS & COCA-COLA.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 5,000

Soldier Show
This seven-month worldwide tour arrives at Fort Bliss for performances scheduled sometime in August. The Soldier Show is a musical production reflecting the reasons American Soldiers serve as they do and how they display esprit de corps the Army Strong way. Fort Bliss offers this show free of charge to Fort Bliss Soldiers, their families and the surrounding El Paso community at the Abraham Chavez Theatre in downtown El Paso, TX. 2009 Sponsors USA DISCOUNTERS, FREEDOM FURNITURE & THE DICK POE FAMILY.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 4,000

Bienvenidos a Bliss Relocation Fair
Entering a new installation is like entering the unknown - it can be both exciting and nerve wracking. Fort Bliss Army Community Service understands what families experience during this time and they are here to help. The center invites all new military service members and their families to “Bienvenidos a Bliss” Relocation Fair in August at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center. This special event is a showcase of valuable resources that Army Community Service, MWR, and various Fort Bliss support agencies have to offer to the Fort Bliss community, Soldiers and their families. 2009 Sponsors USAA, CRICKET, UNITED RENTALS, USA DISCOUNTERS, SIERRA PROVIDENCE HEALTH NETWORK, COSTCO, FIRST LIGHT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, SUN TRAVEL, WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE, ANAMARC, SOUTHWEST CAREER INSTITUTE & UTEP ATHLETICS.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 3,500

MWR Volksmarch
MWR will host an IVV sanctioned Volksmarch in September, everyone is welcome! Held in September in conjunction with the German American Night Run, the Volksmarch will kick off a full day of events. Sponsorship is needed to underwrite event costs. 2009 Sponsors UNITED RENTALS, USA DISCOUNTERS, & CRICKET.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 750

German American Night Run
The 15th Annual Fort Bliss German-American Oktoberfest Night Run takes place in September at Kelly Park. This run has established itself as one of the most recognized running events in El Paso. Over 800 people usually participate, amongst them 300 to 400 walkers and 15 to 20 military teams. The event is open to all community members, not just military personnel. Pre-race activities begin at 4 pm and include Oktoberfest music and a variety of entertainment, the sale of German Bratwurst and pastries and other refreshments. 2009 Sponsors FIRST LIGHT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, UNITED RENTALS, USA DISCOUNTERS, CRICKET & COCA-COLA.

ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 1,500

BOSS Bash
The Fort Bliss Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program hosts the Boss Bash for the purpose of recognizing single and unaccompanied Soldiers for their dedication and contribution to the Army mission. The day is free of charge and includes various sporting events, meals and entertainment. Singles Soldiers make up 35% of the Army and the Boss program supports the overall quality of single Soldiers' lives. This year's event will be on 18 September. 2009 Sponsors USAA, UTEP ATHLETICS & COCA-COLA, FREEDOM FURNITURE, THE DICK POE FAMILY,
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 3,000

Monster Bash October 2009
In October, the MWR teams get together and put our costumes on to have a fun filled event that provides live music entertainment, a projector screen Halloween themed movie, three scary haunted houses, face painting, pumpkin painting and contest, scariest/most original costume contest, ghost storytelling, and cake walk. 2009 Sponsors USAA, USA DISCOUNTERS, THE DICK POE FAMILY & UNITED RENTALS.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 1000

Thanksgiving Turkey Vouchers
The need is great to help our young Soldier families during the holiday season, turkey vouchers help off set the expenses these families face during the holiday season. Turkey voucher donations are needed by the end of October for distribution in November. 2009 Sponsor USA DISCOUNTERS.
ANTICIPATED DISTRIBUTION: 10,000

NFL Sunday's September—December 2009
The Officers' Club and the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center offer Direct TV's NFL Sunday Ticket. Both Clubs open at 10:00am and offer multi-cast games daily, free snacks and low beer prices. The Centennial also features Sunday Brunch before the game. Value of $1000 in sponsorship fee in-kind goods (Best seat in the house couch and TV for end of season give a ways)
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 500

Pay Day Activities
Pay day activities are to be held once a month on a Friday. Golf and Bowling activities will alternate dates. A total of $1000 worth of gift certificates will be given away per month. Currently we are looking for a lead sponsor at $500 a month to come and be a part of the event.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 50

Education Fair
Military Leadership along with El Paso Area School Administrators from over sixty Public, Parochial and Private schools (grades K-12) around Fort Bliss will be in attendance to welcome new families, pass out information and answer questions on. Representatives from numerous departments such as Magnet Schools, Athletics, Advanced Academics, Transportation, Career & Technology, Fine Arts, JROTC, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, Pupil Services, Health Services and Food Services from the different school districts will also be available.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 2,000

Wounded Warrior Walk
Come out to help us support this cause. The walk put on by MWR to bring awareness to the issues regarding the transition periods that Wounded Warriors encounter in receiving support services from the Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC). The event will include a 5K non-competitive run/walk, as well as a 1 mile run/walk.  Registration for the race is FREE to participants; however donation forms are available for those who would like to make a contribution to the SFAC to assist Soldiers' Families with supplemental assistance. The first 3,000 registrants will receive a free Wounded Warrior Walk t-shirt. 2009 Sponsors THE DICK POE FAMILY.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 5,000

Holiday Festival
Join MWR and the entire Team Bliss Family for a Holiday Festival at Biggs Park. The festive atmosphere will include Santa arriving by fire truck, decorated trees, crafts, caroling, photos with Santa, games, holiday movies on the "Big Screen" and refreshments. 2009 Sponsors THE DICK POE FAMILY.
ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE: 300