𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙄𝙆𝙀 𝙪𝙥 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙪𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖

Fort Irwin, get ready — Bowling with Santa is rolling into Desert Winds next weekend!

Bring the whole family for a jolly good time featuring:

𝘽𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝙜𝙪𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 (𝙮𝙚𝙨, 𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨)

𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨

𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙡𝙡 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙙𝙨 𝙜𝙤 “𝙝𝙤-𝙝𝙤-𝙝𝙤!”

Whether your kid bowls a strike or Santa accidentally gutters (again), it’s guaranteed to be a merry memory-maker.

Mark your calendar and come sleigh the lanes with us!

Pre-Register: https://forms.gle/MRaGyi316FRAKGp27

𝗦𝗟𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔'𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗗

RSVP to ODR at 760-380-3771

Ready to jingle all the way into an epic holiday showdown? Outdoor Rec is hosting a festive paintball event where strategy meets Christmas chaos!

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘:

Teams will have 15 minutes to snag as many “presents” scattered across the field as they can.

Race ’em. Defend ’em.

Most presents returned to base = VICTORY (and bragging rights hotter than cocoa).

RSVP: https://forms.gle/TGNmMpnpFCwWPHdc8

It’s the most magical time of the year at WACH!

Join us for our Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on 11 DEC 2025 at 1500 in the Main Lobby (2nd Floor by Pharmacy).

Photos with Santa

Stay after for a children’s holiday movie & treats in the Oasis Café at 1540 — the perfect way to keep the cheer glowing just a little longer.

Come kick off the season with us as we light up the hospital with holiday joy, community spirit, and a whole lot of sparkle.

We can’t wait to see you there!

𝓦𝓘𝓝𝓣𝓔𝓡𝓕𝓔𝓢𝓣 𝓘𝓢 𝓡𝓘𝓖𝓗𝓣 𝓐𝓡𝓞𝓤𝓝𝓓 𝓣𝓗𝓔 𝓒𝓞𝓡𝓝𝓔𝓡

Step into a magical holiday wonderland filled with twinkling lights, festive music, and the cozy scent of winter treats in the air!

Enjoy our Holiday Market, discover unique gifts and handmade treasures, and make memories that will warm your heart all season long.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 & 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟬𝟲,𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. - 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺.

Grab your friends, bundle up, and join us as we celebrate the spirit of the season — Winterfest is where holiday magic comes alive!

𝙇𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙪𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙟𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙨, 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙄𝙧𝙬𝙞𝙣 — 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝟮𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙁𝘼 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖 𝙍𝙪𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆

It’s time to break out the Santa suits, elf ears, ugly sweaters, and anything else fabulously festive because we’re turning the entire installation into a moving holiday parade!

Join us for our SFA Santa Run, kicking off right from Town Center and looping around post in the most cheerful way possible.
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁: 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿
𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸-𝗶𝗻: 𝟬𝟳𝟬𝟬
𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: 𝟬𝟳𝟯𝟬
𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻-𝘂𝗽: https://form.jotform.com/253085585952064

Join us for our annual Santa's Workshop!

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:

For your children to be considered to receive toys please fill out the following form and submit it to your CSM for review.
https://drive.google.com/.../1gDGIZxZMcJfzJyLNWaN.../view...
Deadline to apply is Dec 3rd!

Your children must be registered in DEERS.
We are accepting ages between 1-17 yo.

The TOY Ruck March will be held on December 3rd starting at the Box Gym at 0615. More information to come!

Once you are accepted a MCSC volunteer will reach out to the families to schedule you for your shopping date & time. Shopping Days will be from Dec 9th - 19th.

Join us for Storytime and Educational Crafts and Activities!

Volunteer opportunities are VMIS eligible. Shifts are 9am and 10:30am.

Sign up at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/uDWb0J5ECT

Giveaway Information:

NEW Location!

Swing by Ingalls Hall the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 11 AM–1 PM and grab 20–30 lbs of free groceries and diapers. No questions asked—just show up.

New route alert:

Come in from G Street and turn up 4th Street. Please follow the new green route on the map—no merging, and please be patient while we fine-tune the flow.

We appreciate your kindness as we get the hang of things—and we’d love your suggestions to make it even better!

Need someone to pick up for you? Grab a proxy form online: weed-irwin.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Public-Health

The power on base will be turned off for the power company to complete maintenance. They have one planned day per year to prevent multiple unplanned days throughout the year.

Stay tuned for more information about Community Resources that will be available.

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑭𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚

Join us for this year’s Military Family Appreciation Dinner — a magical, Disney-themed evening dedicated to honoring the incredible families who serve our nation!

𝗪𝗵𝗼: 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺

Come dressed as your favorite Disney character and enjoy a night filled with fun, food, and family magic!

Costumes are encouraged — and who knows, your Disney spirit might just win you tickets to Disneyland!

Let’s celebrate the heroes behind our heroes with a night straight out of a fairytale.

Reserve your spot today: https://forms.gle/zrZ8mGtLodXfRKvFA

Machine Sewing Class (Ages 15+)

Hands-on class to get comfortable with your machine—straight stitches, zigzags, and guided practice. Bring your own or use one of ours.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/e8uD1PWmmihhNhas5

𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑰𝒓𝒘𝒊𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓’𝒔 𝑮𝒐𝒕 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 & 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌𝒔𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

Get ready for an afternoon full of talent, fun, and gratitude!

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗕𝗹𝗱𝗴. 𝟭𝟯𝟭𝟱

Think you’ve got what it takes to wow the crowd?

All youth in grades 6–12 are invited to sign up at the Youth Center front desk to showcase their talents! Whether you sing, dance, act, or juggle — we want to see it!

Bring the whole family and join us for an afternoon filled with:

Delicious food

Games & activities

Music & giveaways

Community fun and Thanksgiving spirit!

𝙏𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙔𝙎 𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙄𝙧𝙬𝙞𝙣 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧, 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 (𝘽𝙡𝙙𝙜. 𝟮𝟭) 𝙤𝙧 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 (𝘽𝙡𝙙𝙜. 𝟭𝟯𝟭𝟱).

For more info, call 𝟳𝟲𝟬-𝟯𝟴𝟬-𝟯𝟳𝟯𝟮 (𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿) or 𝟳𝟲𝟬-𝟯𝟴𝟬-𝟮𝟮𝟱𝟳 (𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀).

Let’s come together to celebrate our amazing youth and kick off the holiday season in style!

Intro class for kids ages 10+ (parent present). Learn parts of the sewing machine, winding the bobbin, threading the machine, and get hands-on practice. Fun creative activities while waiting your turn!

RSVP: https://forms.gle/vgSDeAZceeYeK2Zo7

Free to attend!

November 3rd

10-11am

Sandy Basin Annex

𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿

Think you’ve got what it takes to strike your way to Thanksgiving glory? Come bowl your heart out during our Turkey Bowling Tournament the first three Sundays in November at 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠!

Each week, the top three bowlers will waddle home with a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗬! (𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 — 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚.)

$𝟭𝟱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 – shoes included!

Three games of non-stop bowling fun with different lane patterns each week!

Open to all ages — whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just here for the gobbles and giggles!

Come on out, bring the family, and let’s roll into turkey season the right way — one strike at a time!

Patriots and Paws will return for their monthly furniture donation on Saturday, November 15th!

*We are continuing this month with the pre-registration and asking that if you plan to attend to please pre-register through the link below. We hope to make the process run faster and smoother with the pre-registration, but will still allow on-site sign-ups.

Onsite day-of check-in begins at 10:15am and closes at 11am.

*MUST CHECK IN WITH VILLAGES TEAM ONSITE BEFORE 11AM (including pre-registration and walk-ins)

Pre-register below:

https://forms.gle/C4LvMXYcpUuU7FTx9

We anticipate the truck's arrival between 10:45 & 11:00 a.m. (this is estimated!!) on Saturday morning.

The truck parks in front of the Leasing Office. Please DO NOT park in the front; use the large side parking lot by the playground until it's time for loading.

How it works:

1. Residents will sign in, providing street address and rank. (PLEASE BRING YOUR ID.)

2. The truck will come and unload.

3. Service members will then be called up by rank (lowest to highest) to pick an item from the donation.

Onsite day-of check-in begins at 10:15am and closes at 11am.

*MUST CHECK IN WITH VILLAGES TEAM ONSITE BEFORE 11AM (including pre-registration and walk-ins)

Keeping you and your family safe from the flu virus is a critical aspect of individual soldier readiness. Get your family protected from the flu at our FREE Community Flu Vaccine Rodeo!


When: Saturday, November 15th
Time: 0800-1300 (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Where: PCMH Clinic

Important for families! Kids need to be vaccinated for CDC/SAC/YC NLT 01 DEC 2025 per CYS guidelines. Let's keep our little buckaroos healthy and ready to learn!

Attention All Active Duty: Flu vaccination dates for Active Duty personnel will be communicated separately through your unit.

Let's wrangle that flu and stay healthy this season! Share this post with your friends and neighbors.

Want a vaccine now? Visit https://tricare.mil/fluvaccine to find a participating network pharmacy.

ℙ𝕒𝕚𝕟𝕥 & ℂ𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕊𝕂𝕀𝔼𝕊

Calling all little artists! Join us for a colorful afternoon of imagination and fun at Paint & Create, hosted by the SKIES program with Fort Irwin CYS.

Children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade will get the chance to explore their creativity through painting, crafts, and hands-on art projects — perfect for young minds who love to dream big and make a little mess along the way!

Not only will your child take home their very own masterpiece, but they’ll also build confidence, meet new friends, and discover the joy of self-expression through art.

𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝘀𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 — 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲!

For details and registration, contact CYS SKIES or visit the Parent Central Services Office.

Come be a part of the first Walking Town Hall with the Garrison Commander!

Volunteer opportunities are VMIS eligible. Shifts are 9am and 10:30am.

Sign up at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/uDWb0J5ECT

Giveaway Information:

NEW Location!

Swing by Ingalls Hall the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 11 AM–1 PM and grab 20–30 lbs of free groceries and diapers. No questions asked—just show up.

New route alert:

Come in from G Street and turn up 4th Street. Please follow the new green route on the map—no merging, and please be patient while we fine-tune the flow.

We appreciate your kindness as we get the hang of things—and we’d love your suggestions to make it even better!

Need someone to pick up for you? Grab a proxy form online: weed-irwin.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Public-Health

Thankful for our Residents!

𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿

Think you’ve got what it takes to strike your way to Thanksgiving glory? Come bowl your heart out during our Turkey Bowling Tournament the first three Sundays in November at 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠!

Each week, the top three bowlers will waddle home with a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗬! (𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 — 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚.)

$𝟭𝟱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 – shoes included!

Three games of non-stop bowling fun with different lane patterns each week!

Open to all ages — whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just here for the gobbles and giggles!

Come on out, bring the family, and let’s roll into turkey season the right way — one strike at a time!

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑷𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒔 — 𝑳𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑰𝒓𝒘𝒊𝒏

The pumpkins are barely packed away, and we’re already untangling Christmas lights…

Fort Irwin, it’s that magical in-between time — not quite spooky season, not quite Santa season — but the perfect time to help us kick off the holiday spirit!

Come out and help decorate the Town Center for Christmas before the turkey even hits the table. Let’s make it merry and mildly confusing for our calendars!

Free to attend!

November 3rd

10-11am

Sandy Basin Annex

𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿

Think you’ve got what it takes to strike your way to Thanksgiving glory? Come bowl your heart out during our Turkey Bowling Tournament the first three Sundays in November at 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠!

Each week, the top three bowlers will waddle home with a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗬! (𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙥𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 — 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚.)

$𝟭𝟱 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 – shoes included!

Three games of non-stop bowling fun with different lane patterns each week!

Open to all ages — whether you’re a seasoned bowler or just here for the gobbles and giggles!

Come on out, bring the family, and let’s roll into turkey season the right way — one strike at a time!

Trick-or-treat through the Leasing Office. The office will be transformed into a magical forest! The left side will be a lively forest full of fairies and the right side is the Forbidden Forest full of dark fairies and creatures. Visit one or both sides, fun for the whole family!