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The Family Fishing Derby is Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Twin Lakes on Area A. (Metro News Service photo)

The Family Fishing Derby is Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Twin Lakes on Area A. (Metro News Service photo)

Golf

Lemon Ball – Twin Base Golf Course will host its Lemon Ball Tournament Sept. 12 starting at 9 a.m. $1,500 in prizes will be given away. Four person teams. Handicap required. Entry fee includes chance at prizes and lunch. Does not include green fees and cart fees. Call 937-257-4130 to register.

Family Child Care

The Family Child Care office is currently accepting applications to become an Air Force licensed child care provider. A new orientation class will begin on Sept. 10 from 4-6 p.m. Enrollment is limited to four people due to COVID-19. Additional times and days can be arranged on a case-by-case basis according to individual needs. Orientation class includes a blend of in-person and online training topics. For more information, call the Family Child Care office at 937-656-8684 or email 88.msg.svy@us.af.mil.

Outdoor Rec

The Family Fishing Derby is Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Twin Lakes on Area A. Spend the morning fishing with your family at the Family Fishing Derby for your chance to win a new YETI Tundra 35 cooler, River2Sea fishing bait and Toadfish Outfitters gear. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place for total weight of top five fish caught.

Participants must bring their own fishing equipment and bait. Cost is $40 per family. Base fishing permits are not included. Base fishing permit is required for all participants 12 years and older. Permits can be purchased through ODR at time of registration. Register by calling 937-257-9889 by Sept. 15.

Fitness & Sports

The Build-Up 15k is Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. This is a flat out-and-back race at Bass Lake. The Heroes vs. Villains themed half marathon will be held Oct. 31. Space is limited. Register now by calling 937-255-1961.

Wright-Patt Virtual Picnic

On Sept. 25, the Wright-Patt Virtual Picnic goes live! Enjoy a series of videos containing activities, tutorials, music, raffle drawings and more that you can participate in from the comfort of your own home. A link to these videos will be posted and stay active from Sept. 25 at 8 a.m. to Sept. 28 at 8 a.m. Gather your family and friends for a fun, socially distanced virtual event. Follow the 88th Force Support Squadron on Facebook the week leading up to the event (Monday, Sept. 21-24) to learn more about how to win one of the raffle drawings! Prizes include $100 prepaid Visa gift cards, FSS swag and more!

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/692593404933844/

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