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August 11, 2025

Become a Family Child Care Provider

Are you looking for a flexible career that goes with you wherever you move with the Navy? Then become a Family Child Care Provider! FCC Providers are certified by the Navy to provide child care from their home for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

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Log Summer Reading Minutes by Aug. 21

Summer Reading Program participants can continue to log their reading minutes to earn cool prizes! The final prize pick up will be will be Aug. 22 - record minutes by noon on Aug. 21.

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

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Last Session of Private, Semi-Private Swim Lessons Starts Aug. 12

The final summer session of private and semi-private lessons at NAS Patuxent River and NRC Solomons begins Aug. 12.

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Discount Tix for Disney Jollywood Nights Now Available

Celebrate the holiday season in style with discount tickets to Disney Jollywood Nights through MWR! This special 5-hour event will be held at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select nights Nov. 8-Dec. 22.

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2025 White House Ornaments on Sale Now

The 2025 White House Ornament commemorating the 150th anniversary of State Dinners at the Executive Mansion are for sale for $21.50 each at the Community Recreation Office.

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Weekly Recreational Programs Continue at NRC Solomons through Labor Day

If you have base access, you can take advantage of NRC Solomons' fun recreational programs! Activities are free unless otherwise noted. Mad Science, Snacks in a Snap, Picasso in the Park and more!

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Free Nats Tickets Available for Navy Day

The Washington Nationals are celebrating the US Navy's 250th birthday with free tickets for the Aug. 21 (4:05 p.m.) game against the NY Mets. All DoD ID cardholders are eligible to receive two free tickets.

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VSSP Launches Fantasy Football League

The Navy’s Virtual Single Sailor Program is launching the High Seas Showdown Fantasy Football League. Only 100 spots are up for grabs!

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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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Strike Zone Bowling Center

12 lanes plus cosmic bowling and food & beverage options at Cafe 300

NRC Solomons Lodging & Camping

Lodging units and campsites at the Navy's largest outdoor recreation facility

Cedar Point Golf Course Tee Times

18 holes of championship golf in a stunning waterfront setting

Summer Matinee Movie: 'Elio'

Watch a special free matinee movie showing of 'Elio' on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Center Stage Theater. Concessions will be available for purchase. Open to all with base access!

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This Weekend at the Center Stage Theater

Plan a movie night at the Center Stage Theater and save! This weekend's films include 'Smurfs' on Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. and a free showing of 'The Forge' on Aug. 16 at 1 p.m.

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Tie Dye

Are you a hippie at heart or a fun and funky person? Stop by the NRC Solomons Adventure Zone to get your 'totally groovy' fashion on and tie dye a t-shirt on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. No registration required!

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Roll Back to School Bowling

Bowl at the Strike Zone on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 12-4 p.m. and pay just $3.50 for games and $2 for shoe rentals (2 hours max). Plus, spin the wheel to win school supplies and be entered to win a backpack full of school supplies! Open to all with base access.

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Campfire & Hayrides

It's an NRC Solomons tradition! Stop by the Log Cabin Fire Pit on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 8-10 p.m. Enjoy s'mores, catch the wagon for a hayride, meet new friends and learn new songs. Free and open to all with base access.

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Intramural Flag Football

Gather your team and get ready for intramural flag football at NAS Patuxent River! This fun league for ages 18+ with base access will be held at the Drill Hall Outdoor Field beginning Aug. 25; registration closes Aug. 20.

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Movie Under the Stars: 'Lilo & Stitch'

Bring your chairs and blankets and join MWR Community Recreation for a free outdoor family-friendly movie showing of 'Lilo & Stitch' (2025) on Friday, Aug. 29 at 8:30 p.m. at the West Basin Marina. Open to all with base access! Free popcorn and candy will be served, while supplies last.

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Anger Management

Learn how to skillfully express and effectively manage anger with the Fleet & Family Support Center on Aug. 19 from 10-11 a.m. Call 301-342-4911 to register. Open to all with base access!

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EFMP 101

Learn about the resources offered by the Fleet & Family Support Center's Exceptional Family Member Program at a free class on Aug. 21 from 10-11 a.m. Call 301-342-4911 to register.

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Developing Your Spending Plan

Want to get control of your financial life? Develop a realistic spending plan with the Fleet & Family Support Center's Personal Financial Manager on Aug. 21 from 2-3:30 p.m. Call 301-342-4911 to register.

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Center Stage Coffee Shop

Cool off with an iced shaken espresso from the Center Stage Coffee shop! This and other handcrafted beverages are available to all with base access Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

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