The Mall Bowling Center will host a 4-week Learn-to-bowl Clinic Saturdays in August, taught by a Silver Level Certified coach. Two hour clinics start at 10am and 1pm. The cost is $20 for adults, and $10 for children 8-17. All experience levels welcome. To register, call 706-682-7781.

Our free Military Knowledge (Level K) class will help new spouses understand the Army culture, the military language, acronyms, customs and courtesies, the chain of command and so much more. Class is 9am-3pm Aug 1-2 at Building 359. To register, call 706-545-2794.

Buying or building a home? Join us from 1-3pm Aug 2 for a free Home Buying Seminar. VA representatives and a mortgage loan expert will be present. To register, call 706-545-4043.

Join us for Super Bingo Aug 4 at Building 93 on Wold Avenue. Guests will enjoy free food, door prizes and there will be a guaranteed payout of $7,500! The minimum buy-in for the program is $18, which includes the initial game pack with eight games. You must be 18 to play. Doors open at 12:30pm, games start at 2:30pm. For more information, call 706-544-1964.

The EFMP Support Group will meet from 11am-noon Aug 6, for Back-to-School Resource Sharing at Building 7 on Baltzell Avenue.  For more information, call 706-545-5565.

The Employment Readiness Program will host a free Job Strategy Workshop from 9am-noon Aug 7 at Building 7, ACS Headquarters on Baltzell. To register, call 706-545-4043.

If you’ve come to appreciate the skills and knowledge available through Army Family Team Building classes, we urge you to become an instructor. We offer a three-day AFTB Instructor Training Course from 9am-3pm Aug 7-9 at 359. To register, call 706-545-2794.

Learn the basics of archery at Outdoor Recreation’s free Women’s Archery Clinic from 6-7:30pm Aug. 8 at the Recreational Shooting Complex. All ages are welcome. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Hearts Apart program is designed for families whose deployed Soldier is not attached to a Fort Benning unit and those on an unaccompanied tour overseas. Join us from 11:30am-1pm Aug 9 at Building 7 on Baltzell Avenue. For more information, call 706-545-4485/0403.

Join us from 9am-noon Aug 9 at Building 7 on Baltzell Avenue for Enhancing Employment Opportunities with Social Media and develop strategies to use social media outlets wisely. Space is limited. To register, call 706-545-4043.

More than 30,000 runners will take to the Army Ten-Miler course in Washington D.C. Oct. 7. Fort Benning will host a qualifier race at 6:30am Aug 10 at Santiago Fitness Center. For information, email [email protected].

The Employment Readiness Program will host a free Federal Resume Workshop from 9am-noon Aug 14 at Building 7 on Baltzell. To register, call 706-545-4043.

We will host a Commanders Cup coaches meeting for flag football at 1pm Aug. 14 at Doughboy Stadium in the Sports office. For more information, call 706-984-1994.

We will celebrate the grand opening of MWR’s Milton E. Long Library at 10am Aug 14. This free event includes refreshments and great activities for the kids, with puppet and magic shows, balloon and face paint artists, a juggler, drum circle and a movie at noon. The library, which opened in its new location in June, is located at 6529 Eckel Avenue, Building 2783.

Uchee Creek will host a fishing tournament Aug 18, with payouts for winners.  Boats are available for rent on site; active duty military will receive rental discounts. Requires a Georgia/ Alabama fishing license. The entry fee is $45 per boat and $15 for the Big Fish contest. The event starts at first light. To register, call 706-545-2063.

The Employment Readiness Program will host a free workshop titled 10 Steps to a Federal Job from 9am-noon Aug 21 at Building 7 on Baltzell. To register, call 706-545-4043.

Join us Family Fishing Night from 6-8pm Aug 21 at Russ Park. This free event is designed to encourage participants 15 and younger to enjoy fishing. Though fishing at Russ Pond is reserved for those 15 and younger, parents are encouraged to help reel ‘em in! Bring your own pole or reserve one through ODR. To register, call 706-545-7978.

PCSing? We sure hate to see you go, but we want to make your transition a smooth one. Register today for our next PCS briefing, 8:30-11:30am Aug 23 at Building 7. Call 706-545-0403.

The Employment Readiness Program will host a free Interview Skills Workshop from 9-11am Aug 23 at Building 7 on Baltzell. To register, call 706-545-4043.

The Family Advocacy Program will host a motivational guest speaker, Aimee Copeland, from 1:30-2:30pm Aug 21 at Building 500 on Camp Rogers on Harmony Church. When Copeland was in college, she contracted a rare and deadly flesh-eating disease which resulted in her losing all her limbs.  Copeland recently finished her second degree in social work and now serves as a mental health counselor for trauma victims.  She created the Aimee Copeland Foundation which raises funds for a wellness park and holistic therapy center in Atlanta.   Her story of resiliency is beautiful and inspiring. This free event is open to all Soldiers, civilians and family members. Guests will receive credit for required annual FAP, ASAP, and Suicide Prevention training. 

Join us Aug 23 for the Fort Benning CG’s Golf Scramble, sponsored by Kia, with shotgun starts at 8am and 1pm. The cost is $30 in advance and $35 on game day. Call 706-545-0397.

Join Outdoor Recreation from 5-8pm Aug. 23 at the Benning Club for the annual Hunting, Fishing, and Recreation Open House. Purchase hunting and fishing maps and learn about regulations. Raffle tickets, $2.50 each, are available at Outdoor Recreation. Raffle prizes include a $500 Cabela’s gift card, a tree stand, Garmin eTrex 20x, Nikon 3-9x40 riflescope, family membership to the Recreational Shooting Complex, and a rod and reel combo. Door prizes will be given out throughout the evening. For more information, call 706-545-7978.

Monte Carlo Night with a Roaring 20s theme returns to the Supper Club at 6pm Aug 24. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, casino games and an auction (using the chips you win at the casino!) Doors open at 6pm, drinks and hors d'oeuvres are served at 6:30pm, followed by a buffet dinner and casino fun. Dress in costume or cocktail attire. Games include Craps, Roulette, Black Jack, Slot machines and Wheel of Fortune. The cost is $29.95 at benning.armymwr.com and $34.95 at the door. (Child care is available for $22 per child. To register by Aug 17, call 706-545-2079.)

Here’s a great opportunity to learn more about the Fort Benning Family Child Care Program and launch your career as a care provider in your home, on your schedule, full time or part time. You’re the boss! Join us 11:30am-12:30pm or 5:30-6:30pm August 28 or August 29 at Parent Central, Building 104 on Marchant, to learn how you can become an FCC provider in your home on Fort Benning. To register, call 706-545-2079.

Paddle seven miles down the Chattahoochee from 9am-2:30pm Aug. 31. The cost, $20 per person, includes lunch and equipment. No experience necessary. To register, call 706-545-7978.

Youth Sports will host a free biking club for ages 7 and older from 8:30-9:45am the second Saturday of each month starting Sept. 8. Parents are welcome to join us. We have bikes and helmets available. To register, call 706-545-0522.

Join us for Mother-Daughter Glamping at Uchee Creek from 1pm Sept. 15 to 11am Sept.16. Enjoy a scavenger hunt, boating, crafts and more. The cost is $30 per person and includes dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Participants must be at least 5 years old. Glamping equipment is available for rent at ODR for a discounted rate. To register, call 706-545-7978.

Fort Benning’s annual Fall Flea Market is scheduled for 8am-2pm Sept 29 to coincide with the postwide yard sale. The flea market is held on Stilwell Field by the Post Office on Main Post. Admission is free, so expect thousands of shoppers from across the Chattahoochee Valley. Flea market booth space is available for as little as $15. Space is limited. Reserve your spot Aug. 1-Sept. 26 at Benning.armymwr.com or at Outdoor Recreation on Main Post. Tables and chairs are also available. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information, call 706-545-6323.