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Trivia show coming to Stewart Friday
Weekly FMWR briefing for July 11-17
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Test your trivia skills for a chance to win $10,000 in prizes during America’s First Live Military Game Show, “Super 8 Armed Forces Trivia Quest,” coming to Newman Fitness Center on Friday. Doors open 6 p.m. Show starts 7.

Trivia Quest, a production partnered with Army Entertainment, is an interactive game covering a range of trivia topics.

Tickets are free, but must be obtained in advance by visiting TriviaQuest.org.

All participants must be DOD ID cardholders 18 and older. For more information, call 912-767-6212.

 

Gorgeous Grandma

Celebrate “Gorgeous Grandma Day" from noon-6 p.m. July 21 by bringing your "grandma" to Cypress Sam’s Treehouse, where she can watch the children have fun. Admission is $2 all day. Call 912-767-4273 for more information.

 

“Cinderella” under the stars

“Cinderella,” rated PG13, will be featured July 22 as part of the Holbrook Pond Movies Under the Stars series. The movie is free and begins at sundown. It will last 105 minutes. Popcorn and drinks will be available for sale (cash only). Movie-goers are asked to bring chairs or blankets. For more information, call 912-767-4316.

 

Golf clinic

Learn the basics of golf, or brush up on your skills during a Men and Women’s Golf Clinic taught by PGA pro Tommie McArthur at Hunter Golf Course at 10:30 a.m. July 23. The cost of $10 per person includes range balls and clubs, if needed. Space is limited. Additional Hunter classes are scheduled for Aug. 20, Sept. 24, and Nov. 26.

PGA player John Fesperman instructs classes at Taylors Creek Golf Course. There, classes start at 4 p.m. and are scheduled for Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. Cost also is $10.

For more information, call 912-767-2370 on Stewart or 912-315-9115 on Hunter.

 

Back-to-school fairs

Community Activity Information Registration and Back-to-School Fairs will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26 at Newman Fitness Center on Fort Stewart and July 28 at Tominac Fitness Center on Hunter.

Free backpacks and school supplies will be provided by Operation Homefront for children of active duty, E1-E6 or all ranks of post 9/11 wounded, ill or injured (includes deployed National Guard and Reserve on Title 10 federal orders).  

Families must register online prior to the fair to receive a backpack. Supplies are limited, therefore it is on a first-registered, first-served basis. Register at Events.OperationHomefront.net

The fairs let parents talk with representatives from DoDEA (Stewart only), public, private and post-secondary schools to help them prepare their children for the school year.

Representatives of recreational and cultural activities, restaurants and local businesses also participate.

For information, call 912-767-6212.

 

Naked Dog food truck

The Naked Dog food truck, serving gourmet hot dogs, has begun serving Fort Stewart customers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday at Taylors Creek Golf Course. Services starts at 11 a.m.   

The menu includes Italian beef, $7; pulled pork $6; Italian sausage, $4; Polish sausage, $4; naked dog, $3; Chicago dog, $4; potato salad, $3; baked beans, $3; chips, $1; water, $2; drinks, $2; and Italian ice, $5.

 

School registration day

Liberty County Schools Military Registration Day will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 21 at your student’s school. To help military families transition into the school, all Liberty County public schools will registering students, provide information, assign classes and answer school related questions for the 2016-17 school year. Certain forms of identification, proof of residence, report cards/transcripts and medical forms are required. Visit StewartHunterMWR.com or call 912-767-6533 for the complete list.

 

Dinner and a movie

Break your Saturday routine, lose the sweats and enjoy a night of dinner theater at Dinner and a Movie at Club Stewart on July 23. Watch the comedy-drama, “Chef,” about a chef who loses his job and starts a food truck to reclaim his creativity and piece together his broken family. Get a taste from the trailer at: youtube.com/watch?v=UeF16MCDJtM. It is rated R for adult language.

The cost is $25 per person, which includes a three-course gourmet meal, inspired by food truck dishes, and dessert. Beers and cocktails are extra. All you can eat appetizers available at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and the movie at 7.

For more information, call 912-767-4717.

 

Fishing tourney for soldiers

Fifty soldiers will get an all-expense paid fishing tournament from the Fort McAllister Sports Fishing Club on Aug. 13.

Boats vary in size, so soldiers will fish in groups of 1 to 4 per captain. Fishing will be offshore or inshore, depending on boats. No experience required, but fishing licenses are.

Soldiers can apply at any Outdoor Recreation or Leisure Travel facility at Stewart or Hunter through July 20. You can also register at StewartMWR.com. Names will be drawn July 21.

Participants are required to attend a captains’ meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Fish Tales restaurant next to the Fort McAlister Marina. They will report at 6 a.m. Aug. 13 for departure. Weigh-in will be 3-5 p.m. 

Winners’ prizes and door prizes will be awarded at a reception following the weigh-in. For more information, call 912-767-4316.

 

Commander’s scramble

Play in the Commander’s Golf Scramble at 1 p.m. July 29 at Hunter Golf Course. The course was designed by George W. Cobb and, with its re-grassed greens, is one of the best-kept golfing secrets in the area.

Public is welcome to play the 4-person scramble format. The $45 cost includes tournament round, golf cart, driving range, light lunch and prizes. Participants are asked to sign up by July 27. For more information, call 912-315-9115.

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