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Around The Hill: Fireworks prohibited on base; Pig Out in the Park; Freedom Fun Run

By Staff | Jul 1, 2021

Fireworks prohibited on base

Reminder: Fireworks are not allowed anywhere on Hill Air Force Base.

Pig Out in the Park

Join the 75th Force Support Squadron and USO for an evening of fun from 5:30-9 p.m. July 9. This event offers yard games, music, crafts, Nexus laser tag and more. Smoke-A-Billy BBQ and Grill will be there with delicious food to purchase. For more information, call Marketing at 801-775-2084.

Freedom Fun Run

Warrior Fitness Center is hosting a free 5K run and 2.4K walk at 8 a.m. July 10. Participants will follow the Duck Pond route. There will be random prize drawings. To register, sign up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freedom-5k-fun-run-tickets-158450434515. For more information, call 801-777-2762.

Flower Design Class

Blooms & Co. will teach a flower arrangement workshop from 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 13 at The Landing. All materials are provided and participants will take home their beautiful creation. Deployed-affected participants only have to pay $10 for this class. The qualifying time period for being deployed-affected is from when orders are received until one year following the service member’s return. The fee for all others is $80 for The Landing’s club members and $90 for nonmembers. Registration and pre-pay is required by calling The Landing at 801-777-3841.

Air Force Photo Contest

“What a Wonderful World” is this year’s theme for the nationwide Air Force Photo Contest held by Air Force Services. There are prizes of up to $500 to be won in five different age and experience categories. Entries are accepted now through the end of July. For official entry rules and a link to submit entries, see the calendar event: https://www.75fss.com/event/afpc2021/.

Lazy Man Ironman “Dri”athlon

Warrior Fitness Center participants have until Aug. 5 to complete the distances of a triathlon and win prizes. In this waterless event, the distances are a 112-mile bike ride, 26.2-mile run and 10,000 meters on the rowing machine. All levels are welcome to join this self-paced program. Event tracking is done on the board in the fitness center lobby. You’re entered into a prize drawing after each completed event. To register, sign up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lazy-man-dri-athlon-tickets-158143181513. For more information, 801-777-2762.

Community Adventure Passport

Stamp your way through 75th Force Support Squadron’s services with a $5 adventure passport at the Bowling Center, Hubbard Memorial Golf Course, Arts and Crafts Center/Auto Hobby, The Landing or Outdoor Recreation. The passport features activities to complete or purchase at these five facilities, along with some valuable coupons. Drop off your fully stamped passport at one of these locations to be entered to win a free, two-night stay with ATV rentals at Carter Creek. Passports are sold now until Aug. 31, when the prize drawing takes place.

Twilight Golf

Play nine holes of golf after 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday for just $9 without a cart this summer through Aug. 31. For more information, call Hubbard Memorial Golf Course at 801-777-3272.

Family Golf

On weekends after 4 p.m., pay only $14 per person for nine holes of golf with a cart, through Aug. 31. For more information, call Hubbard Memorial Golf Course at 801-777-3272.

Commander’s Cup golf tournament

Save the date. This year’s Commander’s Cup golf tournament will have a noon shotgun start on Sept. 13 at Hill’s Hubbard Golf Course. The cost is $150, with a limited number of teams accepted. For information, email Robb Alexander at robbalexander@aerospaceutah.org or call 801-825-5936.

The Landing’s bar is open

The East Lounge Bar at The Landing is now serving from 3-7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Domestic beer pitchers are available for only $5 from 4-5 p.m. on Fridays. For more information, call The Landing at 801- 777-3841.

Wimpy and Fritz Tuesday evenings

Grab-and-go food is now available on swing shift. A specialty food truck from Wimpy and Fritz serves Hill shift workers and base residents from 6:30-9 p.m. every Tuesday. The mobile restaurant parks at the southwest corner of building 225.

Lagoon passes available

Pick up your Lagoon single-day pass for only $57 or season pass for $139 at Information Tickets and Travel. For more information, call ITT at 801-777-3525.

Alcoholics Anonymous weekly meeting

The AA group meets at 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday in the Legacy Chapel Annex classroom 18. For more information contact Ken at kenneth.bosshard.2@us.af.mil.

Big Buck Bingo

The Landing brings back Big Buck Bingo every Tuesday and Thursday. Cards go on sale at 4 p.m. and games begin at 5 p.m. The sessions are limited to 30 players who are 18 or older and have a valid ID card unless the sponsor is present. Prices are $25 for 10 games with six cards and $30 for 10 games with 9 cards. For reservations, call The Landing at 801-777-3841.

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