Adult League Bowling

28 September through 4 January
Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Sanctioned league of 4-person team

$10.50 per person per week to be paid weekly at Bandit Lanes (weekly fee includes 3 games per week)
$1.50 shoe rental
One time $30 sanction fee to be paid at Bandit Lanes

Reserve your spot on Eventbrite by 23 September and pay at Bandit Lanes.
https://eafbadultleague.eventbrite.com/?aff=Web

For more information, please contact Bandit Lanes at 605-352-2536.

Youth League Bowling

7 October through 27 January
Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Sanctioned league
Ages 8-18

$10.75 per person per week to be paid weekly at Bandit Lanes (weekly fee includes 3 games per week)
$1.50 shoe rental
One time $10 sanction fee to be paid at Bandit Lanes

Reserve your spot on Eventbrite by 2 October and pay at Bandit Lanes.
https://eafbyouthleague.eventbrite.com/?aff=App

For more information, please contact Bandit Lanes at 605-352-2536.

Adult FUN League Bowling

3 October through 2 January
Tuesdays from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

$10.50 per person per week to be paid weekly at Bandit Lanes (weekly fee includes 3 games per week)
$1.50 shoe rental
No sanction fees

Reserve your spot on Eventbrite by 29 September and pay at Bandit Lanes.
https://eafbfunleaguebowling.eventbrite.com/?aff=Web

For more information, please contact Bandit Lanes at 605-352-2536.

3 on 3 Youth Basketball Registration

Register your child today for 3 on 3 Youth Basketball

Season runs from 10 October to 7 December.

Practice and games are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

$60
Ages 7-12
Youth Center Gym.

Fee is waived for children of the coaches.

Register at the Youth Center 5 September through 29 September.

For more information and to register, please contact Youth Programs at 605-385-2277.

September is Library Card Signup Month!

Stop by Holbrook Library to get a new card or renew your old one and receive a gift bag of book-themed goodies and enter for a chance to win a book-themed tote bag!

For more information, please contact Holbrook Library at 605-385-1688.

September Camper Special

5 September through 30 September

25% off camper rentals!

For more information or to reserve your camper, please contact Outdoor Rec at 605-385-2997.

Swing on by the Driving Range

Saturday, 22 September
5 PM to 7 PM

Swing on by the driving range at Prairie Ridge Golf Course to practice your swing before the tournament! Ellsworth Single Service Members will receive a FREE bucket of balls to practice with!

For more information, please contact Prairie Ridge Golf Course at 605-923-4999.

Glow In The Dark Golf Tournament 4-person Scramble

22 September
7:00 PM

$40 for members
$50 for non-members
*2 Glow balls included and are yours to keep

Register your team on Eventbrite and pay at the golf course.
https://PRGC2023glowinthedarkgolftournament.eventbrite.com/?aff=Web

For more information, please contact Prairie Ridge Golf Course at 605-923-4999

2-Hour Horseback Trail Ride

23 September
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

$50 per person

At Blue Bell Stables in Custer State Park

Ages 7+

Price includes guides, equipment, and a 1 day pass into the park. Participants are required to wear the provided safety gear. Weight and height limits will apply.

For more information and to register, please contact Outdoor Rec at 605-385-2997.

Give Parents a Break is a free childcare program for Air Force families experiencing stresses such as PCS, deployment, new birth, and other family difficulties.

23 September (sign up by 15 September)
12 PM to 4 PM

Open to ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

FREE

For more information, call the Airmen and Family Readiness Center at 605-385-4663.

To sign up, please call the Youth Center at 605-385-2277 or the Child Development Center at 605-385-2488.

Sunday Bowling

10 Sept | 17 Sept | 24 Sept
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Enjoy FREE bowling every Sunday in September. Includes FREE shoe rental! If there is a wait list, games will be limited.

For more information, please contact Bandit Lanes at 605-385-2536.

Octoberfest

29 September
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

-Only open to DoD Cardholders with access to Ellsworth Air Force Base-

It’s time to welcome fall in the Black Hills at Ellsworth's Octoberfest featuring friendly competition, free activities, microbrews, and more.

A perfect outing for friends and families of all ages--our 21+ guests can also enjoy a carefully curated beer flight of local and seasonal beers. Purchase your beer tasting ticket today - the first 50 registered will also receive an official Octoberfest T-Shirt!

Beer Flight | $10 per person
4 tastings (5oz each) of Tropical Blonde, Bruce Banner, Saddle Bronc, and Sam Adams(seasonal)

Beer Flight tasting registration
https://octoberfest2023.eventbrite.com/?aff=Web

Drink Special-Smirnoff Kissed Caramel Apple

Bar menu & drinks will be available for purchase - and be sure to enjoy our complimentary S'mores bar!

*Please drink responsibly - get a ride with AADD by calling 605-385-RIDE (7433)

Octoberfest is free to attend! Enjoy these free activities while you taste your selection of local and seasonal beers:

Competitive Events hosted by Bellamy Fitness Center:
Pumpkin Throwing
Hay Bale Stacking
Axe Throwing

Other Free Activities:
Cornhole
Bounce House

FREE Stall Rental for Single Airmen

Open to all single Airmen

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

For more information, please contact Auto Hobby at 605-385-2900.

Adopt a Monster and Read!

2 October through 31 October

The library has bee overran by monsters! They love being read to, so please stop by and adopt a monster to read to. When you check out a book, you will get an adoption certificate. Visit ellsworthfss.com for hours of operation.

For more information, please contact Holbrook Library at 605-385-1688.

Magic the Gathering: Exploratory Educational Club

5 September, 3 October, 7 November, and 5 December
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

FREE

Ages 13 - 17

All supplies are included. If you have played before and have your own cards, you are encouraged to bring them. Parents are also welcome to join the game.

Please register on Eventbrite for each date you would like to attend.
https://eafbmagicthegatheringclub.eventbrite.com/?aff=Web

For more information, please contact the School Liaison Office at 605-385-5385.

Flags and Wheels

6 October
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
FREE during allocated time frame.

Flags and Wheels has been reserved by Ellsworth! Join us for go-karts, bumper cars, laser tag, batting chages, arcade games, and MORE! You must show your DoD card at the door.

For more information, please contact Dakota's at 605-385-1765.

TGIF

Lounge opens from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Join us at Dakota's the first and third Friday of the month to Eat, Drink, and Unwind. Club members can enjoy FREE appetizers from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM while supplies last.

Dakota's is closed AFGSC Family Days and Federal Holidays.

For more information, please contact the Dakota's.

RobSki's Ultimate Game Show

6 October
6:00 PM
FREE

Join us at the Base Theater for the Ultimate Game Show. Contestants will be chosen from the audience. It's a family friendly event for EVERYONE! Snack packs containing soda, popcorn, and candy will be handed out to everyone attending while supplies last. No Eventbrite signups are required!

$5,000 in prizes!

Doors open at 5:00 PM and is first come first serve.

Federal Resume Writing Workshop

11 October
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

FREE

During this workshop, you will learn to breakdown the job announcement, the importance of the assessment questionnaire, and explore tools and resources to help you develop your resume.

RSVP before 4 October.

For more information and to register, please contact M&FRC at 605-385-4663.

STEAM Story Time

Every Thursday
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Join us for educational stories and activities every Thursday at Holbrook Library beginning 12 October!

For more information, please contact Holbrook Library at 605-385-1688.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Tournament brought to you by Air Force Gaming

13 October
11:00 AM at the Base Theater

Spots are limited so register on Eventbrite today.
https://modernwarfare2tournament.eventbrite.com/?aff=Web

Get ready to relive the intense battles and epic moments of Modern Warfare 2 (2009) in our in-person Air Force Gaming tournament!

1v1 Split Screen | Rust Map | Set Class | X Box | 16 Player Limit | Double Elimination

Join us for an epic in-person gaming event at the Base Theater! Get ready to relive the thrill of Modern Warfare 2, the legendary game that defined a generation. Show off your skills and compete against fellow gamers in this exciting tournament!

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

14 October
8:00 AM

Join us starting at 8:00 AM at the Holbrook Library for a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party! Learn about eclipses with guest speaker Krista Landreneau. Receive an eclipse themed bag with goodies and a pair of ISO glasses. The solar eclipse will happen at 9:00 AM.

For more information, please contact Holbrook Library at 605-385-1688.

Swing on by the Driving Range

Saturday, 14 October
8 AM to 10 AM

Swing on by the driving range at Prairie Ridge Golf Course to practice your swing before the tournament! Ellsworth Single Service Members will receive a FREE bucket of balls to practice with!

For more information, please contact Prairie Ridge Golf Course at 605-923-4999.

Klondike Challenge Golf Tournament 4-person Scramble

14 October
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

$40 for members
$50 for non-members

Complimentary donuts and lunch will be provided.

Register your team on Eventbrite and pay at the golf course.
https://eafbklondike2023.eventbrite.com/?aff=Web

For more information, please contact Prairie Ridge Golf Course at 605-923-4999

EFMP Orientation

17 October 2023
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Whether newly enrolled or just curious about the program, this orientation guides you in understanding what EFMP is, how to enroll, where to find support, and what impact it may have on you and your family. Leaders and spouses are highly encouraged to attend to learn about the requirements of the program and the resources available.

For more information, please contact Military & Family Readiness Center at 605-385-4663.

Need for Speed - Networking

18 October
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Box Elder Community Center

Network with Box Elder and Rapid City businesses! You are guaranteed to meet 15+ people and spend 5 minutes building your network with each person. Bring your business cards to enter for a FREE raffle.

Dress code is business casual. (dress slacks, collared shirts, skirts and dresses below the knees, and appropriate coverage)

Register on Eventbrite
https://needforspeednetworking.eventbrite.com/?aff=App

For more information, please contact M&FRC at 605-385-605-385-4663.

Costume Class - Wings and Crowns

Thursday, 19 October
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

FREE

Make your own personalized set of costume wings or a moon crown for Halloween or dressing up.

Must be a DOD cardholder with access to Ellsworth AFB

Grow your creativity with these hands on art classes

Must sign up in advance on Eventbrite.
https://eafbwingsandcrowns.eventbrite.com/?aff=Web

For more information, please contact Arts and Crafts at (605) 385-2899.

Check out our Facebook page Ellsworth Arts and Crafts for biweekly crafts and DIY videos.

Trunk or Treat

28 October
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

FREE

Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins, join us for our annual Trunk-or-Treat in the Dakota's Parking lot! Costumes are encouraged and no registration is required!

If you would like to volunteer to hand out candy, register your group at the link below.
https://trunkortreathandout2023.eventbrite.com/?aff=Web

For more information, please contact Dakota's at 605-385-1765.

Box Elder Career Expo

1 November
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Box Elder Community Center
420 Villa Drive

Box Elder and Rapid City employers will be present and will be accepting resumes and conducting interviews.

Job opportunities in the field of:
- local government
- medical
- education
- energy
- hospitality
- manufacturing
- construction
- retail

For more information, please contact Lona Christensen at 605-385-4663.

Brainstormer Trivia Night

1st Friday of every month
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Join us for a friendly competition!

All questions are fact-checked, up-to-date, and FUN!

Enjoy your favorite beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) while you play. (must be 21+ to purchase alcoholic beverages and please drink responsibly)

For more information, please contact Dakota's at 605-385-1780.

Friday Night Hang

15 Sept | 17 Nov | 15 Dec
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

FREE for members
$10 for non-members

Join us at the Youth Center for sports, video games, Torch Club, and MORE! Snack bar is available for food purchases.

If you would like your child to become a member of the Youth Center, please contact 605-385-2277 to get started!