Free Extra Curriculum Classes

FREE extra curriculum classes are available for Army children, ages 11-18, through the EDGE program in the following areas: Art, Fitness, Life and Adventure Classes are offered during four-week sessions, Monday-Friday. June schedule: Golf Tuesdays (June 1, 8, 15, 22) and Thursdays (June 3, 10, 17, 24) at 3:30-5:30 p.m. Location: Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course Bowling Wednesdays (June 2, 9, 16, 23) and Fridays (June 4, 11, 18, 25) at 4-6 p.m. Location: Thunder Alley Bowling Center Participants will meet at the Youth Center (bldg. 5950) at 4 p.m. before each class. Transportation to the facilities where the activities take place will be arranged for by the EDGE staff. Participating children must be registered with the Fort Carson Child, Youth and School Services, prior to starting the EDGE program. Registrations are taken at the CYSS Parent Central Office located in bldg. 1518, Prussman Road. Registration is FREE. Parent Central Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: (719) 526-1101/524-1472 For the program flyer, please visit the following: http://www.mwrfortcarson.com/cyss-edge.php

Concerts in the Park

Coffee Shop now open in Grant Library!

Come and try the new Bee's Knee's Coffee Shop at the Fort Carson Grant Library and enjoy a great selection of hot beverages and FREE wireless Internet! Coffee shop hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: (719) 526-2350

Freedom Performing Arts Center Scheduled

June 17, 6-8 p.m.: Free Movie - How to Train your Dragon - FREE popcorn and drinks! June 20, 12-3 p.m.: Board game bonanza - Prizes for all winners! Free refreshments and movie tickets for Rewind theatre. June 27, 10-2p.m: - Vacation in the Tropics - We will have lots of inflatable playground toys for hours of fun! Cotton Candy and snow cones for everyone. All inflatable wills be water slide oriented. FreePAC, bldg. 1128 on the Northeast corner of Specker and Ellis. For more information call 526-1867.

Hired for the Summer

Are you concerned about what your teenagers will do this summer? Enroll then in the HIRED program! This free program is offered at Fort Carson by the Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) and it provides apprenticeship opportunities for youth ages 15-18. There is a wide variety of positions to choose from at selected Fort Carson MWR facilities. Available positions include food service, sales, outdoor recreation, golf and automotive, just to name a few. Participating youth will receive a stipend and will have the opportunity to develop valuable job skills. Spaces are filling up quickly, so do not wait, sign up today! For information and registration contact Denise Dorsett, Program Coordinator. Bldg. 5950, Ware Street Tel: (719) 526-2680 Email: denise.a.dorsett@us.army.mil For the HIRED webpage, please click here: http://www.mwrfortcarson.com/cyss-edge.php

FREE USO Country Throwdown Concert

Free USO Country Throwdown Concert: Come to Iron Horse Park on Friday, June 11th, to see Cory Branan, Dave Pahanish, Ashley Ray, Brad Tursi, Heather Morgan, and Troy Olsen sing their hearts out! The concert starts at 5 p.m. 719-306-1898 pmarinez@uso.org

Family Carnival Night

Family Carnival Night at the Elkhorn on June 13 Bring the kiddos for an afternoon of great fun with exotic animals, clowns, hay rides, face painting, jump houses, piñatas and more at the Fort Carson Elkhorn Conference and Catering Center. The highlight of the event will be Safari Sally with her exotic reptiles and mammals and Professor Higgens Magician and Balloon Artist! Time is from 5-8 p.m. Tickets are only $8.95 for adults and children 12 and older, $4 for ages 6-11 and FREE for kiddos 5 years and younger. Information: (719) 576-6646

Next Poker Ride is June 19

Poker Ride at Fort Carson's Turkey Creek Ranch on May 22, June 19 & July 17 Come out to the Ranch with your horse and enjoy a day of riding and playing with fellow riders, in search of the best poker hand! You do not need to know how to play poker but you do need a horse! Participants will ride an easy 11-13 mile long loop, and stop at four locations to draw their cards. Once the route is completed the cards are tallied and the winner with the best poker hand is announced and awarded a prize. Registration/Check-In: 8:30-9:30 p.m. Registration Fee: $15 per rider- light lunch included Ride Time: 10 a.m. For more information call (719) 524-0897

235th Army Birthday Ball

You are invited to the 235th Army Birthday Ball on 19 June at the Colorado Springs Crowne Plaza Hotel. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Fort Carson Information, Tickets and Registration (ITR) Office (bldg. 2429, Specker Street, Outdoor Recreation Complex) ITR Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Information: (719) 526-5366

Car Showing

Does your car have enough style to win you one hundred dollars? Join us at Iron Horse Week Family Days on June 19 to find out! There are no categories and the entry fee is only five dollars. At 2 p.m., $100 will be awarded to the winner of people's choice. Application form is attached. On-site registration is from 8:30-11 a.m. Advanced registrations are taken at the Fort Carson Auto Craft Center, Bldg. 2427. Wednesday-Friday: noon-7:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 9am-4:30 p.m. For more information call (719)526-2147

Guitar Hero Teen Party

Guitar Hero Teen Party: Think you have what it takes to be the true Guitar Hero? Join us at Grant Library to test your skills against the best. Prizes and refreshments for all! The party will be from 5-6:30p.m. in the Conference Room at Grant Library, bldg. 1532. Call 526-2350 to sign up for the fun!