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Fort Jackson Events (April 17-May 23)

FREE Concert Open to the Public!

By Jeanette Dempsey, Editor/Publisher April 18, 2015
Fort Jackson Events:

NCO Club Morning Breakfasts - every Thursday (6:30-9:30am), call 782-2218 for more info.

Family Golf Special at the Fort Jackson Golf Club (3652 Semmes Road). April is Month of the Military Child! Saturdays and Sundays in April, families can gold at a discount. Families* get a round o round of golf & cart rental from 4pm to close. $10 for adults and $5 for kids. *Family is considered at least one parent or legal guardian and dependent child 18 or younger.

Celebrate National Library Week April 12-18 (during normal business hours) at the Thomas Lee Hall Library (4679 Lee Road). Participate in a Library-themed guessing game, learn about the online resources you can access from home or join the staff o Friday for Storytime with the Columbia Museum of Art. Free events all week long. For more info call (803) 751-5589.

Big Day Out, Family Fun Fair - The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host its annual Big Day Out and Month of the Military Child Family Fun Fair from 9am-2pm on April 18 at Semmes Lake Recreation Area. Activities include free rides and games. Concessions will be available. For more info call (803) 751-4869. In case of rain event will be held on April 19.

Personal Electronic Waste will be collected during the Big Day Our, Family Fun Fair event on April 18 in recognition of Earth Day on April 22, hosted by the Directorate of Public Works. Items will be recycled.

Fitness Dog Walking
on April 18 beginning at 9:30am at the Old AllSouth Federal Credit Union building. Come out and walk a mile with your pet and be healthy together. Brought to you by Family and MWR Fitness & Fort Jackson Veterinarian Treatment Facility. For more info call (803) 751-3700.

Sunday Champagne Brunch on April 19 from 11am-1:30pm at the Officer's Club. Cost is $14.95 for members or $19.95 for non-members. For reservations call (803) 782-8761.

Fitness Meets Nature: Heart and Soul 3 mile and 5 mile Run/Walk on April 25 beginning at 7:30am. Meet at the Solomon Center. For more info call (803) 751-3700.

Colonial Living History Park and Aiken Day Trip on April 26 from 8am-5pm. Depart from Marion Street Station. Cost $19 per person for transportation. For more info call (803) 751-5589.

Tour for the Troops FREE Concert with Billy Currington and Special Guest Sam Grow presented by Air Force Reserve and MWR on May 16 at 7pm on Hilton Field. Open to the Public - No ticket required. Call (803) 751-6990 (FortJacksonMWR.com) or (800) 257-1212 (AFReserve.com/TTT)

4th Annual Scavenger Hunt Bike Ride on May 23 beginning at 8am at Marion Street Station. FREE event. For more info call (803) 751-3700.

Palmetto Falls Season Passes on Sale at the Victory Travel office or online. Palmetto Falls Water Park is located at 6511 Marion Ave, Fort Jackson call (803) 751-3475. Opens May 23! Hours of Operation: Mon-Closed, Tues-Sat & Holidays 11:00am-7:00pm, Sun-1-7pm. Email usarmy.jackson.93-sig-bde.mbx.imcom-fmwrc-aquatics@mail.mil