NEWS BRIEFS
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Gulf Winds Golf Course will be hosting a GWGC US Open and Watch party on June 16.
Each player will play their own ball throughout the entire golf course and will receive 80 percent of their established course handicap. Players will also pick a PGA professional playing in the US Open golf tournament when they check in for the tournament that morning. The player’s NET score will be combined with “their” pro’s Sunday round score to create a combined team score.
The golf course will also be hosting a watch party for the duration of the Sunday round of the US Open and will include all you can eat chicken wings and beverages. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the US Open on the PGA Tour. For more information conact the golf program manager at 961-3250.
SPORTS DAYS
MWR is hosting Sports Days June 19 and 20.
Register at the E-Street Gym now through the morning of June 19.
Events include: 4x4 indoor volleyball, doubles racquetball, ping pong, wally ball, flag football, dodgeball, soccer goal challenge, bowling, golf, homerun derby, 3-point contest, tug-of-war, 3-on-3 basketball and fitness challenges.
For more information, contact the E-Street Gym at 961-2401, or Fitness Express at 961-3164.
DIVE-IN MOVIE
There will be a free showing of “The Little Mermaid” at the Bayside Pool on June 14 beginning at 8:30 p.m.
The pool opens at 7:30 p.m. Popcorn is free and hot dogs, sodas and chips will be available for purchase.
No outside food allowed. For more information, contact Community Recreation at 961-1293.
ROCKPORT WARRIORS UNITED
Rockport Warriors United is a faith-based retreat center that provides a relaxing social experience free of charge to our active duty and honorably discharged military veterans.
For more information visit www.rockportwarriorsunited.org or call 361-737-2682.
BAYSIDE POOL SUMMER HOURS
The Bayside pool is open for business.
Hours are as follows:
Mon. - closed
Tues. - Sun. (including holidays): 1- 6 p.m.
Admission is free for all active duty, military retirees and their immediate familiy dependents. Admission for DoD civilians and immediate family dependents is $2. All other guests are $3.
For more information, contact Bayside pool at 961-3260 or E-Street Gym 961-2401.
SUMMER READING
Registration for the 2019 Summer Reading Program is available online at https://corpuschristi.beanstack.org/reader365
From May 6 through Sept. 6 you can read books and win prizes from the library.
All ages welcome to participate. Register online or at the library. After signing up, reading kits and t-shirts will be available for pick up at the library.
For more information, contact the Library and Resource Center (Bldg. 1872) at 961-3574.
COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is seeking volunteers.
The all-volunteer military uniformed service is looking for volunteers with a drive to put your skills to work.
Expand on your current or past military and civilian experience, earn awards and accolades, and be part of a team with everlasting comradery.
For more information, visit http://join.cgaux.org/ or email JasonKardos.uscgaux@yahoo.com.
MWR TICKETS AND TRAVEL
Planning to visit attactions in Texas or go to a Corpus Christi Hooks game? Get your tickets at the Community Recreation Tickets & Travel Office.
The Community Recreation Tickets & Travel Texas Attraction Price List is now available at www.navymwrcorpuschristi.com under the Recreation – Community Recreation – Tickets & Travel Tab, under downloads at the bottom right of the page.
OMPF SUBMISSIONS
Officers can now submit their official photographs to their Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) by uploading their photo through MyNavy Portal (MNP).
Navigate to https://my.navy.mil, go to “MyRecord,” “Other Record Sites of Interest,” and there the “Officer Photograph” tile can be found. When clicked, an electronic Officer Photograph form (NAVPERS Form 1070/884) opens and photos can be uploaded directly into the form and then submitted to the OMPF.
This new capability will require members to use their DOD ID rather than their Social Security Number.
GI BILL TRANSFERABILITY
Effective July 12, any Sailor who has more than 16 years of total service will no longer be eligible to transfer education benefits to their dependents, unless they are a Purple Heart recipient. Take action now to avoid losing this opportunity.
All Sailors who are or will be eligible to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits should discuss their options with their command career counselor.
For detailed information on transferring Post 9-11 GI Bill education benefits, read NAVADMIN 236/18 at www.npc.navy.mil.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
A free performance of Jack and the Beanstalk will be held at the Catalina Club on Monday, July 17 at 2 p.m.
The play will be performed by The Magik Theater and is suitable for all ages.
For more information, contact the Library and Resource Center at 961-3574.