NEWS BRIEFS

1000 REP CHALLENGE

MWR is hosting a March Madness 1000 Rep Challenge.

Complete 1000 reps using one or a combination of any exercises to include: bicep curl, squats, deadlifts, bench press, shoulder press, hip thrusts, tricep dips, kettlebell swings, stepmill flights, push-ups, reverse glute/ham raises, weighted lunges, pull-ups, hanging leg raises, or rowing machine.

Complete the challenge and win a personal one-on-one consultation with an expert trainer.

Stop by Fitness Express or E-Street Gym to pick up a challenge form.

Knock out as many reps as you want each day and have a fitness staff member initial your form.

The deadline to complete the challenge is March 31.

For more information, call 961-3164 or 961-2401.

BIRDIEST FESTIVAL

Corpus Christi’s third Birdiest Festival in America takes place April 24-28.

The event features 14 different guided field trips, four nature photography workshops, 11 presentations by noted career professionals, and seven popular “Raptor Project Shows.”

There will be an industry vendor tent, family fun area, arts & crafts shows and plenty of the ractivities for the family to enjoy.

To register or for more information, visit www.birdiestfestival.org or call 361-852-2100

FREE BOWLING

Lighthouse Lanes Bowling Center (Bldg. 1707) hosts free bowling for all active duty service members in uniform every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Contact the Lighthouse Lanes at 961-3805 for more information.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for their Military Legacy Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to military personnel, their spouse or dependent, from the Coastal Bend region. The deadline to apply is March 31.

Active duty and honorably discharged U.S. veterans, including U.S. Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists and their dependents are eligible to apply.

For more information, visit www.unitedcorpuschristichamber.com/scholarship-programs.

E-STREET GYM HOURS

The E-Street Gym recently changed thier hours of operation. The new hours of operation will be:

Monday - Thursday 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday & Holidays Noon - 5 p.m.

For more information, contact the E-Street Gym at 961-2401.

IA DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT

The Navy’s Fleet and Family Support Program (FFSP) has about 200 local and regional staff worldwide who provide an array of services for individual augmentees (IAs) and their family members before, during and after an IA assignment.

Every IA is assigned an Individual Deployment Support Specialist (IDSS), a Fleet and Family Support Center staff member who provides individualized support and assists with information and referral, homecoming briefs and referrals to clinical counseling as needed during a Sailor’s IA deployment cycle.

Other services include personal financial management, transition assistance, spouse employment assistance, new parent support and much more.

There are a number of resources available to IAs and their families.

For more information contact NASCC-FFSC Deployment Support Specialist, Patrick Reinford, at 361-961-1786 (office) or 361-961-3797 (fax).

LIBRARY HOURS

The Library & Resource Center (Bldg. 1872) recently changed thier hours of operation. The new hours of operation will be:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: Closed.

For more information, contact the Library & Resource Center at 961-3574.

BABY TIME AT THE LIBRARY

The Library and Resource Center (Bldg. 1872) holds Baby Time every Thursday from 10 - 11 a.m.

Eligible patrons can bring thier children ages 2 and younger to enjoy short stories, songs and felt board activities.

For more information, contact the Library and Resource Center at 961-3164.

TAX SERVICES

Tax services will not be provided at NASCC this year. Several locations in the local community will be offering similar services this tax season.

* Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi: O’Connor Bldg., Room 135, Fri. 2-6 p.m., Sat. 1-6 p.m. & Sun. 1-6 p.m.

* Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend Sunrise Career Center: Sunrise Mall, Corpus Christi, Mon.-Thur. 2-5 p.m. Email MsMKAR@hotmail.com to schedule an appointment.

* United Way of the Coastal Bend: 4659 Everhart Rd., Mon.-Thur. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., email MsMKAR@hotmail.com to schedule an appointment.

For more locations, visit: www.irs.gov/individuals/find-a-location-for-free-tax-prep.

AIR SHOW WEBSITE

The official Wings Over South Texas air show website is now up and running. It provides a wealth of information about the air show in addition to sponsorship opportunities, vendor requests, preferred seating and much more. Check it out at www.wingsoversouthtexas.com.