Family Support Center on Base

For those of you not familiar with the services offered by the Family Support Center on base, there are many. Here is a description of some of the services offered.

The Loan Locker has all sorts of household goods to borrow including sleep mats, dishes, utensils, pots, pans, baking ware, small kitchen appliances (coffee makers, George Foreman Grills, blenders, etc.), fans, toys, pack n' plays, and much more. If you are here TDY or if you are PCSing in or out, you have priority to borrow household items (bring a copy of your orders). If you are here permanent party and need to borrow something (a coffee maker for company for example) you can borrow it as well if the items are available.

Used Uniforms for All Ranks- there is a large supply of free used uniforms and service dress items available to all ranks.

Airman's Attic- Ranks E5 and below are welcome to take advantage of this service. Items are supplied free of charge (bring your ID.) There are children's clothing, adult clothing, books, household items, decorating items, and much more. The Airman's Attic takes donations from anyone and appreciates anyone who would like to volunteer.


Other Information-There is also a wealth of information and brochures on community events, area attractions, relocation resources, etc.

The Family Support Center is located next to Charlie's and the Thrift Shop and is open Monday through Friday 9:30 to 2:30. The phone number is (580) 481-6761. Lisa will help you and she is very knowledgeable and dedicated to the programs offered.

What Are You Doing This Weekend?

Here's a few suggestions of what you can do this weekend. Have a good one!

1) Cotton Pickin' Chili Cook Off- Downtown Altus (Broadway and Main). Free to enter your chili, $3.00 for the public to purchase a "Chili Kit" to sample the chili and BBQ. From the locals I talked to, you will want to GO EARLY (like around 9:00 a.m.) to be gauranteed some chili action. There will be live entertainment and displays. For more info, click here or here.

2) Spirit of Survival Weekend at the Wichita Wildlife Refuge. Check here for more details.

3) Rummage Sale to benefit deployed Airmen will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Altus Community Center on Falcon Road (West side) from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will be hosted by the AAFB 97th Operations Group Secretaries. To buy a space call Angela at 481-7240 .

4) There are a couple of spaces left in the sewing classes offered by Jen of Reannalily Designs. Click here and here for more info.

5) Altus AFB Movie Theatre is showing "Mirrors", "The Rocker" and "The Longshots." For movie times and other info, click here.

6) For movie info at Heritage Park, click here.

7) Altus Speedway, 8:00 p.m. Saturday night. More info here.

OH, AND IT'S "DATE NIGHT" AT THE CDC ON BASE ON SATURDAY NIGHT. Click here for details.

Have a fun and safe weekend!

OSC Fall Bazaar

Everyone is welcome to come on out to the OSC Fall Bazaar on Saturday, October 11, 2008. There will be a variety of vendor booths including, crafts, sewing, scrapbooking, Tastefully Simple, and many more.

The Bazaar will be held at the Altus Community Center on Falcon Road from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For vendor information, call 580-477-2036.

October Playgroup Schedule

Friday, October 3: Bike Rally Day at the Temple’s 10:00-12:00
Bring your bike and a picnic lunch to the Temple's on Friday! Their address is 3100 Mallard Cir. Everyone can park on Mallard Cir and Mallard Ct., before the green caution guys. We have 3 or 4 bikes and some little toys to share, but hopefully everyone can bring their bikes (scooters, roller skates, etc.)! Directions to their house from the main gate- Turn right onto Tamarack (Veteran’s). When you get to Partridge Pl. (Shamrock Bank and the Vet are on the corner) turn right. Then take your first left onto Mallard Cir and follow that all the way to the green caution guys and the house is all the way in the back circle! If the weather is not cooperating, we will meet at the Base Gym (back gym).

Friday, October 10: Altus Gymnastics Academy 9:00-10:30 AGA is located on Thomas Ave. From the base you will take Falcon to Thomas. It is the left immediately before “Tiny Tots” (a small second hand children’s store). Go one block. It's in a white metal building on the right. Cost is $3/one child and $5/more than one child.

**For Anyone Interested in a Little Road Trip**
Saturday, October 11: Clemon’s Autumn Acres Pumpkin Farm
We will road trip to a little pumpkin farm outside of Elgin, OK. They have pumpkins for the kiddos to pick and take home as well as a few other activities. We will meet at the Commissary at 8:30 AM and carpool from there (the trip will take about 1 hour each way). Please pack a lunch/snack for your child (children) as they do not have concessions there. The cost is $5/child

Friday, October 17: Imagination Station/McDonald’s
10:00-12:00
We will play outside at Imagination Station and anyone who would like can meet at McDonald’s for lunch and some more play.
Imagination Station is located across from the Altus Community Center and Reservoir. Take Falcon Road out the main gate and
head toward town, it is on the left hand side. McDonald’s is on Broadway.

Friday, October 24: Base Gym (Back Gym) 10:00-12:00
We will meet at the Fitness Center on base and play in the back gym. Parents, please stop by the front desk to sign your children in. They set up toys for us; however, your children are welcome to bring a toy or two of their own if they want!!

Friday, October 31: Altus Gymnastics Academy 9:00-10:30
AGA is located on Thomas Avenue. Leaving the base through the main gate, follow Falcon Road to Thomas Avenue. It is a left immediately before “Tiny Tots” (a small second hand children’s store). Go one block. It is a white metal building on the right. Cost is $3/one child and $5/more than one child.

Joel Harrison Jazz Quartet

Joel Harrison Jazz Quartet is coming to Altus AFB on Friday, October 10th, 2008. The concert is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Tickets are available at ITT and Altus Chamber of Commerce for $20.00 each. Advance tickets only. For more information, click here.

Picture from www.joelharrison.com

The Lost Years Presentation

There will be a presentation of "The Lost Years: Surviving a Mother and Daughters Worst Nightmare" written by Kristina Wandzilak and Constance Curry on Tuesday, September 30th at 7:00 p.m. They will share about drug and alcohol addiction at the fine arts auditorium at Western Oklahoma State College. For more info, call 580-482-1681.

Cotton Pickin' Chili Cook Off

COTTON PICKIN' CHILI COOK OFF

When: Saturday, October 4th, 2008

Where: Downtown at Main and Broadway (Court House)

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Description:
Local businesses and individuals compete for the top prize.

Additional Features:
Commercial Vendors, Designated Parking, Food, Handicapped Access

Admission: Free

Phone Number: (580) 482-2277

Get out your favorite Chili recipe for your chance to win!

More info coming soon...