Connie Watts - Omaha Homes for Sale / Offutt AFB Homes, 402-880-9027

The Ralston Chamber of Commerce is having a Business After Hours on Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 4-6 pm. The event will be held at the Applewood HY-Vee located at 9707 Q Street. Don't miss out on this terrific networking opportunity and be sure to bring lots of business cards. To RSVP to the Ralston Chamber of Commerc and register for this event, click here.

Connie Watts The Burkle Team Prudential Ambassador Real Estate 402-880-9027 cjwatts@cox.net www.Omaha-NE-Property.com

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Monday, March 10 The Patriot Club Lunch Buffet - Baked Chicken Tuesday, March 11 The Patriot Club Lunch Buffet - Smoked Pork Loin Wednesday, March 12 The Patriot Club Lunch Buffet - S.O.S Enjoy Casual Evening Dining in the Raider's Lounge and MVP Sports Lounge from 5 - 9 p.m. Peacekeeper Lanes - Pizza Bowl Night from 5 - 9 p.m. Enjoy unlimited bowling, pizza & soda Thursday, March 13 The Patriot Club Lunch Buffet - Country Buffet Enjoy Casual Evening Dining in the Raider's Lounge and MVP Sports Lounge from 5 - 9 p.m. Friday, March 14 The Patriot Club Lunch Buffet - Fried Shrimp Evening Dining Room will be closed for Offutt Idol Finals Thomas S. Power Library - Storytime for preschoolers from 9:30 - 10 a.m. Peacekeeper Lanes - Xtreme Bowling from 9 p.m. - midnight. Bowl under black lights, fog machine, light show and music. Cost is $2.75 for adults and $2.50 for ages 17 and younger. Prices are per Xtreme game! Saturday, March 15 Peacekeeper Lanes - Xtreme Bowling from 5 p.m. - midnight. Bowl under black lights, fog machine, light show and music. Cost is $2.75 for adults and $2.50 for ages 17 and younger. Prices are per Xtreme game! Sunday, March 16 Peacekeeper Lanes - Red Pin Bowling. Peacekeeper Lanes - Family & Friends Night Bowling 2 - 9 p.m.

March at the Patriot Club!

• Customer Appreciation Lunch Special - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Prime Rib Sandwich, served on marble rye with french fries, for only $8.95! Club members receive a $2 discount
• Absolut Night - March 21
• "Road to the Final Four" College Hoops - Thursday evenings with free chili dogs for club members from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at the Raiders/MVP Lounge. Enter to win tickets to the NCAA College Championship Games. Come join the fun!
• Free Wing Wednesdays - Club members enjoy free wings every Wednesday from 4:30 - ???? in the Patriot Club Raiders Lounge!

Contact the Patriot Club at 294-2268 for more information.

ITT Upcoming Attractions and Events!

•· Military Splash Days - CoCo Key - March 9 - 12

•· The Harlem Globetrotters - Mid-America Center, March 29; tickets $15

•· Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo Passes - late February - March

•· 2008 Professional Bull Riding Built Ford Tough Series Omaha Classic - April 11 - 12; order by April 3

Contact ITT at 294-5406 for more information or to purchase tickets.

March Madness - at the Offutt Rod and Gun Club! Purchase a $20 10-round card, valid through March. One per person; only $2 a round! Open to members and non-members. Come and see what we offer, and sign up as a member. Contact us at 294-3344 for more information.

Willow Lakes Spring Golf Leagues - Sign-ups for the Senior and Willow Lakes Leagues will be ongoing throughout March. The Senior League will run April 8 - October 14, and the Willow Lakes League will run April 7 - August 18. For more information, contact 292-1680.

Healthy Alertness - National Napping Day at your Base Library - Monday, March 10. Enjoy comforters and pillows, hot chocolate and coffee, and a variety of comfy couches and chairs, as well as information on staying alert the smart way. Drop by anytime that day for a power nap and find out more!

Spring Cleaning at the Willow Lakes Golf Course March 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Come out to help clean up, and stay for a delicious lunch and round of golf on us! Participants must be 16 or older. Contact 294-3530 or 292-1680 to sign up.

Offutt Idol - Finals will be March 14, 7 p.m., at the Patriot Club with Judge and Audience Voting. Enjoy food and drink specials at both venues. Come vote for your favorite, cheer on the finalists, and watch a star being born!

St. Patrick's Day Youth Party - March 14, 7 - 10 p.m. for ages 9 - 14. $5 for YP members, $7 for military non-members, $10 for non-military non-members. For more information, contact Youth Programs at 294-1686; registration deadline is March 11.

Golf Demonstration Day at the Offutt Field House, March 15, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Browse through the new 2008 equipment from the Golf Pro Shop and receive a free lesson from golf instructor Jon Stevens! There will be a drawing for a heavy putter at 1 p.m. For more information, contact the Pro Shop at 294-3530.

Pot O' Gold Singles 4 Game Sweeper - at Peacekeeper Lanes, March 15, 7 p.m., with a 6:30 p.m. check-in time. Sign up at the main desk for $12, or contact 294-2514.

Auto Hobby Orientation Class - March 19, 7 p.m. Take a tour of the facility to see everything the Auto Hobby Shop has to offer, and receive a free car wash with attendance! Stop by the shop or contact 294- 5564 to sign up.

Professional Reading Society - March 19, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Thomas S. Power Library. The selected book of the month will be "Nickel on the Grass" by Colonel Phil Handley, featuring reflections of a U. S. Air Force pilot. For more information, contact the Library at 294-5523.

Women's Heritage Art Show - at Frame & Design Arts in the Community Center, March 20, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., celebrating Women's History Month. Come browse the art displays and enjoy tasty snacks and drinks. Contact Frame &Design Arts if you are interested in submitting your own artwork, 294-3837.

Easter Egg Scramble - March 22 at the Base Lake. Ages 1-3 start at 10:15 a.m., 4-6 at 10:30 a.m., 7-9 and 10 - 12 at 10:45 a.m., and parents at 11 a.m. If you would like to volunteer to help, please arrive by 10 a.m. Contact Youth Programs, 294-5152, for more information.

Easter Sunday Brunch at the Patriot Club, March 23, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., with four seating times: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. $16.95 adults, $8.50 ages 6-12, 5 and under free; club members receive $3 discount. Contact Barb at 292-1563 by March 19, 4 p.m., to make your reservation.

Start Smart Golf - This 6 week parent/child teaching program is for children 4-6 years old, on Tuesdays from 6 - 7 p.m., beginning March 25. The parents' meeting will be March 18 at 6 p.m. $35 for military, $45 for non-military. Contact Michele at Youth Programs, 294-1686, for more information.

Party like a Rock Star at the Community Center SAMs Lounge, March 29, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. with 1 Eyed Jacks DJ from 89.7 the River; cover charge $3. A Guitar Hero Tournament will start at 9:30 p.m., $2 entry fee, with the winner receiving $50. Disco theme, 70's vintage dress encouraged. Open to all DoD cardholders 18 and older. Contact 294-6247 for more information.

30 Mile Bike Ride - Outdoor Recreation is sponsoring a 30 mile bike ride to Pacific Junction, Iowa, on March 29, leaving from the Base Lake Pavilion parking lot at 8 a.m. The fee of $6 includes bridge toll and a light lunch/snack. Pre-registration and payment are due by March 21. For more information, contact Outdoor Recreation, 294-2108.

Junior and Parent Day at Youth Programs, March 29, 1 - 3 p.m. Bingo and Fun & Fit Games for 5 - 8 year olds and parents! Contact Michele at 294-1686 by March 25 for more information or to sign up.

Waubonsie State Park Hike - Join Outdoor Recreation for a leisurely walk or a challenging hike over the 7 miles of trails in Waubonsie State Park, April 12. We will be leaving the Base Lake at 8 a.m. and returning at 2 p.m. Fee is $5 per person; lunch and drinks are not supplied. Registration and payment are due NLT April 5. For more information, contact Outdoor Recreation at 294-3344.

Golf Instruction is now available at the Offutt Field House's 2 indoor driving ranges, for the low price of $15 per 30-minute lesson. Lessons can be scheduled during the day, at night, or on weekends. Contact the Field House at 294-5413 to sign up.

LeMay Aero Club Intro Flight Special - Fly with us! Buy an Introductory Flight for only $49 - good through the end of March! Take an intro flight with one of the instructors to check out what we have to offer. Pursue a Private Pilot's License, and the flight is free! Call 294-3385 today.

Happy Birthday to Patriot Club Members! - During your birthday month be sure to stop by the Patriot Club office to pick up your birthday present. You will receive a Birthday Gift Book worth over $450.00! Call 294-2268 for more information.

Family Rec Swim - every Sunday at the Field House, 1 - 5 p.m., until April 2008. $40 for a family pass, $20 for an individual pass, $2 for a daily pass for military, dependents, DoD, or contractors, and $3 daily for guests. Contact the Field House at 294-5413 for more information.

MVP Party Pac at the Patriot Club MVP Lounge every Wednesday and Thursday, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Make plans to bring the entire office after work! Features a special menu, which includes a new special of 5 pizzas and 5 pitchers of beer. Contact Barb at 292-1563 for more information or to book a night.

Hit the website yet? - The 55th SVS website at http://www.offutt55svs.com/ has undergone a major overhaul in the past few months, offering up-to-date information about upcoming and ongoing events, as well as information about each Services facility. With Flash and non-Flash versions available, anyone can access the site for the most up-to-date happenings.

The Omaha Area Board of Realtors is having a FREE meeting for Realtors to learn more about structural engineering issues and what it all means. The class will be Thursday, March 20, 2008 from 9:30 am -11:00 am. The session will be held at the Omaha Area Board of Realtors office; however, reservations are required. to confirm your spot, please call 402-493-7189.

Cookies and coffee will be served.