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June 9, 2025
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Summer Edition of 'The Lookout' Now Available
 

 
Summer events and activities for quality-of-life programs at NAS Patuxent River and NRC Solomons are now available in The Lookout. This special edition of the Pax River Press can be found online - print copies are available at select locations on base!


 
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Bowling Center Reopens June 10
 

 
The Strike Zone Bowling Center will reopen with regular hours of operation beginning June 10. The Strike Zone is open Tuesday-Saturday noon-8 p.m.


 
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Save with Bowling Specials at the Strike Zone
 

 
Bowl with the Strike Zone and save! Summer and weekday specials are available to all with base access.


 
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Registration for Pax River Teen Camp Open
 

 
Boys and girls who are least age 12 and in 7th grade through age 18 and in 12th grade with base access are eligible to register for the Pax River Teen Camp. Camp begins June 16.


 
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Active Duty MWR Survey Now Open
 

 
Active Duty members - MWR wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts in a short survey and help MWR programs be even more impactful.


 
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Celebrate 250 Years with the Army-Navy Challenge
 

 
When you register for the Army Ten-Miler on Oct. 12 in Washington, DC, you can join the new Army-Navy Challenge for free! Choose your side – Go Army or Go Navy – while honoring the 250th birthdays of both military branches. All challenge participants will receive a special Army-Navy Challenge pin.


 
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Fleet & Family Readiness Programs Now Hiring
 

 
Quality-of-life programs in Naval District Washington, including NAS Patuxent River and NRC Solomons, are hiring! Multiple positions are available.


 
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Purchase Discount Tickets to the Orioles through MWR
 

 
Purchase discount tickets to the Baltimore Orioles online through MWR! Use discount code PAXNAS25 to save up to 20% off the gate price. Plus, MWR receives $2 for every ticket purchased.


 
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Summer Reading Program Begins June 13
 

 
Calling all Pax River readers! Kids and adults of all ages are encouraged to register for the Summer Reading Program, log their reading minutes and earn cool prizes all summer long. Open to all with base access! Log your reading minutes beginning June 13.

Thank you to United Through Reading and the Washington Nationals for sponsoring this program!
United Through Reading Washington Nationals

 
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Discount Tickets for Navy Football Available Through MWR
 

 
Discount tickets for the 2025 Navy Football season - including the Navy vs. United States Air Force game - can be purchased at the Community Recreation Office. Limited quantities are available!


 
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NRC Solomons Beach, Pools & Rec Programs Open for the Summer
 

 
NRC Solomons pools, beach and recreational programs/events are open to lodging guests and day visitors with base access!


 
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Pax River Outdoor Pool Open Weekends
 

 
Make a splash at the Pax River Outdoor Pool! The pool is currently open Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.-7 p.m.


 
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Swim Lessons Begin June 17
 

 
Registration for private, semi-private and group swim lessons at NAS Patuxent River and private and semi-private lessons at NRC Solomons is now open. Swim lessons will be held in June, July and August for ages 6 months and up beginning June 17.


 
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Reserve Your Spot Today!
 

 
 
 
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Strike Zone Bowling Center
 
12 lanes plus cosmic bowling and food & beverage options at Cafe 300
 
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NRC Solomons Lodging & Camping
 
Lodging units and campsites at the Navy's largest outdoor recreation facility
 
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Cedar Point Golf Course Tee Times
 
18 holes of championship golf in a stunning waterfront setting
 
 
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Ruck Club for Resilience
 

 
Get ready for a bi-monthly trail walk with the Fleet & Family Support Center as we ruck to build resilience - because strength isn't just physical! Walks are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. through Sept. 25. The next walk will be held on June 12. Call 301-342-4911 to register.


 
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Roll Into Summer Reading
 

 
Get ready to roll into summer reading with MWR Community Recreation on Thursday, June 12 from 4-7 p.m. at the Strike Zone Bowling Center! Learn about the summer reading program, plus bowl a free game with free shoe rental. Open to all with base access!

Thank you to United Through Reading and the Washington Nationals for sponsoring this program!
United Through Reading Washington Nationals

 
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Sunset Splash
 

 
Beat the heat with a free evening swim at NRC Solomons' Riverside Pool on Friday, June 13 from 7-9 p.m. Open to all with base access!


 
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Pax River Triathlon
 

 
This annual MWR event will be held on Saturday, June 14 beginning at 8 a.m. at the Pax River Outdoor Pool. Participants will complete a sprint triathlon including a half-mile swim, 13-mile bike ride and 5K run.


 
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Casting Hope
 

 
Join the Fleet & Family Support Center and MWR at the West Basin Marina on Saturday, June 14 from 2-4 p.m. for a free fishing event in support of suicide prevention awareness. Open to all with base access!


 
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Dive-In Movie: 'Sing 2'
 

 
Watch a movie floating under the night sky at NRC Solomons on June 14. Open swim beginning at 8 p.m.; movie begins at 8:45 p.m. Free and open to all with base access!


 
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Arts & Crafts 2 Go
 

 
Looking for a child-friendly crafting activity to enjoy in the comfort of your own space? NRC Solomons will have a craft bagged up and ready to go every for pickup every Monday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Adventure Zone. Free and open to all with base access!


 
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Beach Blast
 

 
Join the Community Rec & Aquatic teams at NRC Solomons' Riverside Beach every Monday at 3 p.m. for beach-friendly games and activities. Can Jam, beach bowling, corn hole, sand castle building and maybe even an epic squirt gun fight! Free and open to all with base access.


 
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Snacks in a Snap
 

 
Swing by the NRC Solomons Adventure Zone every Tuesday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and make a snack inspired by the theme of the week. This free event is open to all with base access - spaces are limited. This week's snack is apple 'records'!


 
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Mad Science
 

 
Enjoy free and fun science experiments every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the NRC Solomons Adventure Zone. Make a music xylophone on June 11! Open to all with base access.


 
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Throwdown Thursday
 

 
Join the NRC Solomons team for some fun and friendly competition every Thursday at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Lighthouse Park! Free and open to all with base access.


 
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Water World
 

 
Splash into fun at NRC Solomons with classic pool games every Friday at 3 p.m. Play a round of water golf, explore life as lumberjack with some log rolling or watch the pool turn into a giant duck pond - you never know what might happen! Participation in this event is free - regular pool admission fees apply. Open to all with base access.


 
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Eye Spy Selfie Scavenger Hunt
 

 
Follow the clues on the NRC Solomons Nature Trail and snap a shot of your successes on June 14 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Stop by the Adventure Zone for your clue sheet, then share your pictures on social media!


 
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Picasso in the Park
 

 
Bring out your inner artist with projects designed to get your creative juices flowing on June 15 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. in NRC Solomons' Lighthouse Park. Free activity!


 
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Summer Matinee Movie: 'Moana 2'
 

 
Free summer matinee movies are back at the Center Stage Theater! The first showing will be 'Moana 2' on June 25 at 1 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. Open to all with base access!


 
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Freedom Fest
 

 
Join MWR Community Recreation at the West Basin Marina for a free Independence Day celebration on July 4 from 5-8 p.m. Music, games, inflatables, water slides, arts & crafts and more!

Thank you to First Command and USAA for sponsoring this event!
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Job Search Strategies
 

 
Looking to start a job search? Join the Fleet & Family Support Center for a free virtual workshop on June 16 from 10-11:30 a.m. This training will focus on networking, job search engines, job fairs and more. Call 301-342-4911 to register.


 
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Renting
 

 
Whether you're a new renter or just need a refresher, learn what you need to know from the Fleet & Family Support Center's Personal Financial Manager on June 18 from 2-3:30 p.m. Call 301-342-4911 to register.


 
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Current Job Openings
 

 
 
 
Child & Youth Food Service Worker
 

Purchasing Agent
 

   
 
 
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Cafe 300 Opens Tuesday
 

 
Cafe 300 at the Strike Zone Bowling Center is a quick and convenient food option at NAS Patuxent River! Whether you're bowling, visiting the Drill Hall, or work nearby, stop by and grab a meal or snack to go, or dine in. Open to all with base access.


 
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