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1 cup
3 cups
shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup
sour cream
2 (4 ounce) cans
diced green chilies, drained
UPDATE 11/2/2010 I am the submitter of this recipe. Since many cooks are having problems with the consistency of this recipe, I am thinking the best way to cook this is with a double boiler. If you do not have a double boiler set a glass bowl on top of a pan of water and bring to a boil; do not let the water touch the bottom of the bowl and above all be patient.
The last time I made this for Chicken Enchiladas it was a bit too 'buttery' when I took them out of the oven. So, you might want to cut the butter in half.
I am adding this addition to my comments above on this recipe to make directions a bit more clear---DO NOT BOIL--DO NOT SIMMER---HEAT VERY GENTLY, STIRRING CONSTANTLY OR WILL NOT BE THE PROPER CONSISTENCY INTENDED--if used as a sauce going into the oven, the bubbling from the oven heat will not cause consistency problems many have had--
This was very rich and would be good as a sauce for cheese or chicken enchiladas. Not recommended as a dip. If I make this again, I will definitely use less butter. 1/2-3/4 cup should be sufficient.
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This is the exact same cheese dip the mexican rest. serves. I think the other reviews that were failures used the wrong type of cheese, all monterey jack is NOT the same. In fact the cheaper processed cheese food version of monterey jack works better than the good stuff. Certainly do not overcook. You will make the milk fats seperate and clump... When i add the sour cream i just beat it in and didnt return it to the heat after that.. Then it is perfectly creamy
This cheese sauce is EXCELLENT!!!!! I do agree, cut the butter in half, but so simple and extremely tasty! I don't know where the last two reviewers went wrong; I think probably cooked it too much. Actually, you don't really 'cook' this; you just melt it together, stirring constantly over very low heat. Once it is mostly melted, I take it off the heat and cover with a lid to finish melting. I have made this and kept it warm with a chaffing dish. Keeping very low heat is a must or you will ruin a great thing!
The way I made this sauce was great over nachos. I first made the recipe as written. I didn't like the chilis at all. Plus I felt like all that butter was not necessary. So the second time I cut it to 1/4 cup of butter, 3 cups of cheese and 3/4 cup of sour cream. It was GREAT! I added a tad bit of milk to give it a consistancy that we wanted. The key is to put the butter on LOW, let it melt, add the cheese, on LOW and let it melt. Then, on LOW, begin stirring the butter and melted cheese until it is mixed. This will occur, you just have to have some patience. If you don't you will get a clumpy mess. But that clumpy mess will smooth over time on LOW. Did I mention you should do it on LOW?? ;-)
Well...it's hard for me to fairly rate this recipe. i had been looking forward to having a white cheese dip (similar to those in mexican restaurants). so this morning when i found the recipe, i bought all the ingredients. since it was just me and my fiance, we cut the recipe down by half. He first melted the butter (but only used 1/2 stick, claiming it looked too 'fattening'). he then added in an 8 oz block of the cheese (cubed). now...perhaps i should have read the entire recipe for him, especially the last line stating "DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL." I could not agree more. what should have been a delicious, sauce-like dip became a stretchy lump of cheese in the bottom of the bowl topped by a layer of melted butter. so please, take heed and DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL! you might as well stick to cutting up cheese and placing it on a tortilla chip if you do. it would probably be a tasty dip, but do to error of the cook, it turned out as string cheese in a butter sauce.
Here in Charleston, On the Border, is simply the best Mexican restaurant. They make a Chicken Burrito with a sour cream sauce that I have tried to duplicate for years....no longer, I found it here! What a great sauce. Put this over chicken burrito made with the Salsa Chicken Burrito Filling and you have a winner!
My husband loves Mexican food and one of his favorites is the white sauce. Very good. I tried this and had the same problem as another reviewer...too buttery. So, I tried a second time....and it was better. It still didn't taste like that authentic sauce they serve at restaurants, but it will work as a substitute. Thanks for posting.
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Does meek and mild sound like Jake Long to you?
Meek and mild does not equate to the physical body necessarily.
Jesus was probably somewhere in between some little scawny guy and Jake Long.
He was a carpenter by trade. This does not mean he was Mr. Muscles, but he wasn't a wimp either. He was a blue collar guy.
Players come and go, but I will always be a Miami Dolphins Fan first and foremost.
If we can all agree that Jesus was reportedly a carpenter's apprentice, that means he was a tradesman. He probably was leanly muscular with thick wrists and forearms. The repetetive actions and aerobic nature of the job probably ensured efficient calorie burn that maximized lean musccle development.
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Jesus was almost certainly a smaller man, probably around 5' 5" as that would be around average height for the time he was alive (if he ever even existed).
Also, he was either black or dark skinned. I mean unless you are under the impression that there was a clean cut white guy with a flowing beard doing manual labor in the Middle East thousands of years ago.
And he smelled, for sure.
it makes sense that jesus being a perfect man [the second one]
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Gods word the bible says over and over about taking care of your body
HE gave you and keeping it clean ["cleanliness is next to Godliness"].
you think some weak looking, mangy haired sickly, like most of the world
portrays him as, could do all those miles, on foot, sometimes being chased
and running for his life through scorching deserts and cold of winter could do
all that? nope. another reason to sure jesus was in fine shape.
Jesus, being Gods son, would SURELY have adhered to his Fathers command
that humans take care of the body they were given ["treat your body as a
there being NO pictures of jesus handed down through the centuries, it only
takes a little common sense to see all these pictures of him with nasty, stringy
hair and anorexic, thin, sickly body are FALSE representations.
satan loves those pics though, as they were inspired by him.
jesus would have been in fine health and physically fit. he would have been
dressed well, but with humility and moderation. he would have been well
groomed and clean. after all, he was undertaking the most important
ministry in mankinds history plus was representing his Father at every stop.
he went house to house [ACTS:20-20] and also spoke with many people as
he travelled from place to place, in person. he would want to appeal to people,
not repel them with a sickly, unclean look. remember, people in those days
were afraid of ANYONE who appeared sick as there were virtually NO cures
for most diseases and afflictions [leprosy].
so like i said, a little bible reading and common sense will give people a good
idea how he must have appeared and dressed.
Lol, you guys are talking about how Mr. Christ looks, yet there is no solid proof that he even existed...
Just imagine if the Bible was written by a random guy and was intended to be 100% fiction.
No one knows.
CASH: even though the bible is the main book jesus is spoken of in, there were many, many secular [non christian, non jews] who wrote about jesus and his life, or parts of it. josephus, a contraversial hebrew scribe of the time with no close contact of ANY kind to christ and his apostles wrote about him and some of the things he did in detail many times throught his life and writings.yet there is no solid proof that he even existed...
for many, many years, one of the points non believers and sceptics used to discredit the bible was PONTIUS PILOT, the roman governor who gave the order to put jesus to death. he wasnt mentioned in any of their historic documents they had. then all of a suden, in 1969, a construction crew uncovered what was obvious a ancient ruin of a home. so as they are uncovering more they saw a big flat stone. it was the front stone to the walkway of the residence with the residents name on it [a common practice in those times]. the name?
yep. PONTIUS PILOT!!!
and as they uncovered more of the home there found many documents from pilot as well as from rome itself concerning pilot and his affairs in the area along with information and actions taken with local uprisings and enemies of rome. within those were references to "a man name jesus" who had a folllowing amongst certain jews and even romans themselves. pontius was far from being a follower of christ. and rome had no connection with him at all. his tenur as governor in the jewish teratories was very short and it is unknown why at this time. most likely the reason he wasnt mentioned amongst roman scholars and scribes. wasnt around long.
and there are many, many other people and objects such as scrolls and cylinders that mention him.
SEEK and you will find as the scriptures say. if a person refuses to believe, wants nothing to do with it than he WONT find. having faith and searching for the truth shows you have a real interest in your heart. God will always reveal the answers. he also said that in the end days, he will make even the very rocks cry out with proof of who he is, that no person will not know who he is and who is behind the things that happen in the end of days such as the great tribulation and armagedon itself.
but anyhoo cash, the PROOF is there. even the jews today know he existed. they just dont accept him as the messiah and son of God. but they know through their own historic records handed down through history that he existed. and there are many, many other things that have been discovered over recent times that were mentioned in the bible that were unknown to historic and scientific scholors for decades. the bible over and over made refernece to the earth being round, the CIRCUMFRENCE of the eart. the belief at that time was the earth was FLAT, not round or circular as we know it is today. coincidence? the bible record was correct as science later PROVED the earth was in fact... round!
its written in the scriptures, "he is reveling all in the apointed times". and He reveals all the things he wants, like pontius pilot, when he wants them to be revealed. we are on Gods time, not ours.
hope this gives you SOME insight CASH. i felt just as you did at one time. only difference is i WANTED to know. and God knew it was in my heart. i told myself if He really existed and there was proof he does and it makes sense for all mankind, i wanted to know. i would accept it. i did "SEEK" him out and as he promised, he revealed himself and his purpous. He wants you to ask questions CASH. that shows real interest. ask away. if you are a true seeker and not just someone who will never believe no matter what, a ridicular with no real interest in God, He WILL reveal the answers you seek.
secular history and science proves the bible and God and christs credibilty and existance all the time. and they will continue to, even if it is not there purpous to do so. He is revealing himself to the nations at His own time and in his Own way. there are things besides the bible itself that can help you with answers if you look for them. like pontius pilot!!! like jesus!! just look for them.
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Aero Club
320 Jones Road, South Base, Bldg 320, (661) 275-AERO
Aero Camp: July 21-25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to youth aged 14-19. Cost is $1,600. The first step in training our future pilots. Private Pilot Ground School kit included. Pre-registration required.
Airframe & Power Plant Classes: Classes begin June and July. Pre-registration required. All training required to complete CG-G-EAE-3 Form. Civilians Welcome. Training on scheduled Aero Club Aircraft maintenance. Call Aero Club for dates and availability.
Birthday Party at the Aero Club: Anyone aged 5 to 105 can celebrate their birthday at the Aero Club. Take your friends flying for $185 an hour. There is a two hour minimum. For more information and reservations, call (661) 275-2376.
Learn to Fly: The sky is the limit at the Edwards AFB Aero Club. Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft. Your local Aero Club provides many stages of flight training, from your first introductory flight through solo, then on to private, commercial and instructors' ratings. The choice is yours. Whether your aim is recreational or a career path, your Aero Club will train you to the highest standard with safety always foremost.
Rentals: The Aero Club offers Cessna 172s and 182s for rent. Contact the Aero Club for reservations and costs.
Airman and Family Readiness
5 N. Seller Ave., Bldg. 3000, 277-0723
Key Spouse Training: July 15, 9-11 a.m, and 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is an additional training workshop for already trained and active Key Spouses. Workshop will cover various topics presented by subject matter experts. To sign up, call Maricel Rusit at (661) 277-0723.
Department of Labor Five-day Transition Assistance Program (E-6 and below/O-3 and below): July 14-18, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Transition Assistance Program workshop is required for all separating military members; spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend. Sign up by calling the A&FRC at (661) 277-0723 or Dean Murphree at (661) 277-0230.
Hearts Apart: This is a support group and social network for families of deployed members and an opportunity to meet with leadership. Sign-up is required. For more information, call (661) 277-0230.
Military Family Life Consultant: A Military Family Life Consultant is on board at the A&FRC to help military members, spouses, family members, friends and staff members address issues such as relationships, deployment, parenting, stress, grief and many other issues. Consultations are free and anonymous – no records are kept. Call (661) 742-4733 for an appointment.
Transition Assistance Program Workshops: Be prepared for your second career before your hang up your uniform. The TAP workshop is required for all separating military members; spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend. Our employment workshops are five-day trainings offered twice monthly—TAP (E-6 and 0-3 and below) and Senior TAP (E-7 and 0-4 and above). Registration is mandatory. For registration and more information, call Dean Murphree at (661) 277-0723.
Sponsorship Training: Attention Sponsors and Unit Training Managers, first impressions are lasting impressions! This training is mandatory for all first time sponsors or those who haven't sponsored anyone for more than a year. There is a new online sponsorship training that replaces the classroom training. Access eSponsorship Application & Training at http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/esat. Training and resources can be found within this new comprehensive application. Certificate of completion must be turned-in to Tonya Eckles and/or your unit training manager for record keeping. For more information on this training or to get a few resources, contact Tonya Eckles at (661) 277-4709 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Spouse Employment/Volunteer Resources: The link to job search strategies and volunteer opportunities is through the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Individual consultation is also available by appointment to provide assistance with resumes and education opportunities. The A&FRC has established a distribution list that will allow job vacancies to be emailed to spouses as they become available. If you are interested in getting your email address added to this list, call Linda Crump at (661) 277-5433 or email email@example.com.
Air Force Aid Society: Air Force active duty/spouse (with power of attorney), retired, widow/widower with internet access and an email address will be able to apply for AFAS assistance using the new AFAS Online Application by registering and completing the application at https://my.afas.org/memberportal/Login/Login.aspx. Complete and submit the application to the Airman and Family Readiness Center or for more details, call 661 277-4662.
Volunteers Need to Register: All volunteers with Edwards AFB official organizations/units need to register with the A&FRC Volunteer Coordinator, Claudia Stover at (661) 277-4615. Organizations or agencies that need volunteers and folks looking for volunteer opportunities may also contact Stover to be included on a distribution list.
Arts and Crafts Center / Auto Hobby
200 Methusa Rd., (661) 275-ARTS / (661) 275-AUTO
Auto Hobby: Your Auto Hobby Center is new and improved! We now offer oil, oil filters, wiper blades and a variety of accessories – you can purchase these items to use yourself or Auto Hobby can do the work for you! We will match or beat any maintenance and repair prices (except for warranty work). We can also take care of special orders on parts.
Engraving: New and improved laser-engraver – the quality of our product will exceed your expectations! Our new machine can engrave on a variety of materials – glass, plastic, wood, metal, etc. We will match any price within the local AV community.
Smog Testing: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost is $48.25.
FREE Wi-Fi! FREE Wi-Fi while waiting on car repairs or classes at the Arts and Crafts Center.
Need new tires? Let us price new tires for your vehicle. We offer very competitive prices as well as services in mounting and balancing. Come visit Auto Hobby at Bldg. 2440 or call (661) 275-AUTO (2886) and ask for Jesse.
Towing Service Available through Auto Hobby: Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Call Auto Hobby for more information.
Club Muroc
275 Doolittle Parkway, (661) 275-CLUB
Club Muroc is closed on Saturdays and Sundays except for special functions or events. Club closed on Mondays after lunch. Call (661) 275-CLUB to book a special function with our catering department.
Harleys @ Club Muroc: Tuesday-Thursday, 5-8 p.m. Looking for something new for dinner? Come enjoy the newest night time dining experience to land at Edwards AFB! From salads, sandwiches and specialty meals, you're bound to get something that hits the spot. Try Harley's today! The special this week is a Pecan Bacon Burger; a half-pound patty melt with sweet potato fries. Cost is $8.95 for members, $10.95 for non-members.
Daily Lunch Specials
Monday: 412 Special (Rotating Menu), Cost is $4.12 for members; $9.25 for non-members.
Tuesday: Chicken alfredo or meatloaf with mashed potatoes and string beans. Cost is $8.25 for members, $9.25 for non-members.
Wednesday: Pork chops or beef pot roast with au gratin potatoes and tarragon carrots. Cost is $8.25 for members, $9.25 for non-members.
Thursday: Tri-tip with roasted rosemary potatoes and corn; and eight-crunchy breaded chicken wings with fries. Cost is $8.25 for members, $9.25 for non-members.
Friday: Grilled steak with baked potato and barbecue beans. Cost is $10.95 for members, $11.95 for non-members. Or, breaded tilapia with rice pilaf and Italian vegetable blend. Cost is $8.25 for members, $9.25 for non-members.
Bingo: Fridays at 6 p.m. in Fogelman's. Must have a minimum of 20 players to play. For more information, call (661) 275-2582.
Splash Nights: Fridays, 5-8 p.m. Cost is $8 for members, $10 for non-members. Free hot dogs for kids, one per each adult meal purchased. Price includes your choice of sirloin steak or chicken breast, served with backed beans, salad, lemonade or water. Enjoy a cook your own club entrée on the pool side drill patio! Harley's menu also available.
Members Birthday Month Coupon: Pick up Tuesday–Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Happy Birthday from Club Muroc! Stop by the club during your birthday month and we'll give you a coupon for a free meal! Offer valid for Edwards club members only.
Education and Training
140 Methusa Ave., Bldg. 2453, (661) 277-2713
Complete Your CCAF Degree: The Education Center has CCAF advisers available to assist you with completion of your CCAF degree. Call (661) 277-2713, or stop by Bldg. 2435, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Don't procrastinate, it's easier than you think!
Webster University, an ACBSP regionally accredited university, is looking for potential faculty to teach graduate-level finance or human resource courses at our Edwards AFB campus. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in a related field (terminal degree preferred), professional experience, and preferably experience teaching at the graduate level. Applicants should send their resume/vita to email@example.com. For more information, call Karen Fudala at (661) 258-8501.
Family Child Care
1208 W. Fitzgerald Blvd., Bldg 6457, (661) 275-4322
Extended Duty Care: The Air Force offers the Extended Duty Care Program to assist parents who need additional child care beyond their normal arrangements due to mission related requirements. Children must already be enrolled in the Child Development Center, the School Age Program or the Family Child Care Program to qualify. To enroll in this FREE Extended Duty Program or for more information, please contact the Family Child Care office at (661) 275-4322.
Returning Home Care: Members are authorized 16 hours of hourly care within 30 days of their return from deployment. Contact the Family Child Care Coordinator for more details on the program at (661) 275-4322.
Family Child Care is seeking dedicated people who love working with children! If you live on base and want to care for children in your home or you are a military dependent and live off base, you may be eligible to be a licensed or affiliated provider! Make a positive difference in the lives of children! Most materials and training are provided free of charge!
High Desert Lanes Bowling Center
205 Fitzgerald, Bldg. 5214, (661) 275-BOWL
The Strike Zone Snack Bar has daily lunch specials on the menu from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Monday: Tempura Chicken, $5.75
- Tuesday: Build-a-Hot Dog, $3
- Wednesday: Patty Melt, $5
- Thursday: Two Fish Tacos, $4.75
- Friday: Build-a-Burger, for $6
Add on a 24-ounce soda and french fries for only $2 more!
Daily Bowling Specials
Lunch and Bowl: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Receive two free games with a purchase of $7 or more at the snack bar. Shoe rental is $1.75 for adults and $1.50 for youth.
Penny A Pin: Wednesdays, 3-7 p.m. Shoe rental is $1.75 for adults, $1.50 for youth. Open play special charges you only for what you score. If you bowl over a 200 you get that game free.
Family Game Night Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling: Thursdays, 3-7 p.m. Cost is $1.50 per person per game, with $1 shoe rental. Glow in the dark bowling, fun for the whole family.
Colored Pin Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling: Fridays, 6-10 p.m. Cost is $2.25 per game. She rental is $1.75 for adults, and $1.50 for youth.
Get a strike on the colored head pin and receive that game for free!
Family Dollar Day: Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Cost is $1 per game, with $1 shoe rental.
Glow-In-The-Dark Bowling: Saturdays, 6-10 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, shoe rental included. Bowl as many games as you want.
Wacky Sundays: Sundays, noon-7 p.m. Cost is $5 per person, unlimited games. Shoe rental is $1.75 for adults, $1.50 for youth.
Honor Guard
148 Methusa Ave., Bldg. 2462, (661) 275-BLUE
If you need to request the Blue Eagles Honor Guard for your ceremonies please email email@example.com, or call (661) 810-8039.
Information, Tickets and Travel
205 W. Popson Ave., Bldg. 2500, 275-TRIP
San Diego Chargers Ticket Lottery: Stop by the ITT office, Bldg. 2500, July 7-21, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Friday, to enter the drawing for Chargers tickets. One entry per person, no phone or e-mail entries accepted. The drawing will take place July 22, if chosen; winners will have 24 hours to respond. Each winner will have a choice of one available game and up to four tickets. Ticket cost is $98 per ticket.
DryTown Water Park: Cost is $12 for adults (48 inches and above); $9 for children (under 48 inches). The six-acre Old West mining town-themed aquatic park features a 925-foot lazy river, a 35-foot waterslide tower with four waterslides and splashdown pool, a 6,000 square foot children's water playground, including a 50-gallon vortex splash bucket, three water rings and two water cannons, and the new Dusty's Mineshaft Racer, a four-lane racer that launches riders headfirst into a thrilling 360-degree turn in an enclosed tube, before plunging 40 feet down open-air lanes for a downhill dash to the finish line and a serious drenching. DryTown Water Park offers an exciting, family-friendly park where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the water, great food and comfortable atmosphere. Tickets available at ITT!
Lancaster Jet Hawks Tickets: Our popular preferred seating vouchers are now available at the ITT office along with the Family Fun pack which includes four-game tickets, four hot dogs, chips and soda.
Leisure Travel Service Now Available: If you're planning a cruise or tour for your summer vacation, book now to take advantage of lower rates and better choices for rooms! Stop in to see all the services we can offer and pick up a beautiful, FREE 2014 Destination Paradise calendar while supplies last! Your ITT Travel Office is located inside the Oasis Community Center, 205 W. Popson, Bldg 2500, (661) 275-TRIP.
Mulligan Family Fun Center: All-day pass tickets are now available for $17 per person.
ITT Pricelist & Other Events: To see the current ITT price list for events, parks, hotels and discount information, visit www.95FSS.com. For the most up-to-date information, press the F5 key to refresh page.
5 W. Yeager Blvd., Bldg. 2665, (661) 275-BOOK
'Paws to Read' Summer Reading Program: June 6-Aug. 15. Special events held 10 a.m., Fridays at the Edwards Library, Bldg. 2665. Children of all ages may sign-up. The first 450 children receive a book bag containing a T-shirt, one bookmark, one pencil, and one foam mask.
At the Library: Available for a loan period of two weeks; each item may be renewed at the library only, if there are no pending requests by other customers:
- Books
- Books and CD Sets
- MP3 (Playaway)
- Rosetta Stone CD-ROM (Spanish and Russian only)
New Items: Visit the library every Tuesday to be the first one to borrow new released books, DVDs, Blu-ray, TV series, books on CD and more. We invite you to sign up for the Information Awareness Program, to receive a weekly email containing the complete list of new items. To enroll, email at email@example.com or call (661) 275-BOOK.
Universal Class Now Available: Get access to Universal Class today! This program offers more than 500 online courses on a wide range of subjects/levels, available 24/7, instructor led, self-paced. Universal Class courses are informational and designed to enhance student knowledge, increase skills and stimulate interest in a subject. Visit the Library for more information.
New Resources in the Children's section: Playaway View, the first all-in-one video player of its kind, pre-loaded with multiple videos of the best educational programming, now available at the Main library. Try it out and select titles such as math, exploring space, U.S. history and more.
Children's Story Time: Every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m., base employees and community members volunteer their time to read stories and create a craft project designed for toddlers and preschool children.
Free Online Services
Learning Express: If you are taking tests for school, looking to get certified or licensed, or trying to improve your software skills, chances are LearningExpress Library has the resources you need. Self-paced courses and tutorials are available for anyone at any level, elementary school to adult education, in a wide variety of subject areas including: Microsoft Office Suite programs, Adobe applications, military and college test prep, civil service licensure prep, adult skills building, and resume writing. Additionally, LearningExpress is the only resource Air Force libraries provide that specifically helps with the U.S. Citizenship tests. Registration is available through the Ai ForceF Portal; afterwards, you'll be able to access your LearningExpress account from anywhere. For more information, contact the library at (661) 275-BOOK.
Zinio: A leading full-service distributor of digital magazines, the Zinio newsstand has thousands of top magazines from around the world. Browse the list of subscriptions AF libraries own (currently 642 popular titles including Newsweek, National Geographic and Parenting), select and read anywhere, anytime using your computer, smartphone or tablet. To take advantage of this wonderful service, visit the Base Library or call (661) 275-BOOK for more information.
Muroc Lake Golf Course
111 Crest Dr., (661) 275-PUTT
Junior Golf Clinic: July 21-25, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Cost is $5 per child and includes five hours of professional instruction, range balls, golf clubs if needed and use of the facility. Limited to the first 10 kids to sign up. If there is an excess of kids that sign up for this session, a second session will be added. To sign up or for more information, call (661) 275-PUTT
Twilight Golf: Daily, 3:30 p.m.-sunset. Had a long day at work? Take a little time to relax and enjoy some golf! Our 'Twilight Special' is a great way to end the day, get a few holes in before dark and save money!
E1-E4: $4.50 green fees
E5 and Above/DOD: $6.50 green fees
Contractors and guests: $8.50 green fees
Carts: $5 per person
Golf carts need to be returned by 6 p.m., walkers can play until dark.
Annual Membership: Are you a frequent visitor to the Muroc Lake Golf Course? Save money by purchasing an annual membership. Memberships run from April 1 through March 31 but you can join now with these pro-rated rates:
E5 and above/Retirees/DOD Civlians: $250
Contractor/Civilian Guest: $316.64
*Prices pro-rated as of Aug. 1, 2013
Want to learn how to play golf? Come learn from our club pro, Chelsea Orozco. Orozco can teach you everything you will need to know at your convenience. From longer drives to make more putts and everything in between, our pros can bring you from Amateur to Pro!
Wi-Fi is now available at the Muroc Lake Golf Course Clubhouse.
Golf Pro Shop: Our pro shop offers special orders and yellow tag sales – stop by and check it out.
Oasis Community Center
205 W. Popson Ave., (661) 275-CNTR
Zumba: Monday and Wednesday: 11 a.m.-noon.
Monday and Wednesday, 10-10:55 a.m.
Cost is $3 per person, per class and there is a 25 percent discount if you purchase a 10-class punch card.
Monthly Instructional Classes: All classes are conducted at the Oasis Community Center. Call (661) 275-2687 for additional information. Use your PLAYpass here!
- Classical Guitar Lessons: Cost $28 per half hour lesson, per student. Call for available lesson days/times.
- Basic/Beginning Drum Lessons: Cost $28 per half hour lesson, per student. Call for available lesson days/times.
- Piano Lessons: Cost $28 per half hour lesson, per student. Call for available lesson days/times.
- Kinderfiddle (beginning violin): Cost $28 per half hour lesson, per student. Call for available lesson days/times.
- Karate Class: Monday and Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. Cost is $55 per month, per person, ages 7 and up.
- Hula Lessons: Thursdays, $20 per month for beginners, $25 per month for intermediate and advanced.
Outdoor Recreation
Kincheloe Ave., (661) 275-CAMP
Paddle Boarding Trip to Ventura: July 19, depart at 8 a.m., return at 7 p.m. Cost is $40 and you must sign-up by July 16. Minimum of four participants, maximum of eight. Basic instruction will be provided. This program will be geared towards beginners. We will have a brief instructional period followed by some paddling in the canals and relaxing on the beach, if time allows. ODR will provide equipment and transportation.
Pools Now Open for the Season
* Sonic Splash Pool: Open seven days a week, noon–6 p.m.
* Muroc Pool: Fridays, noon–8 p.m.
* Oasis Aquatic Center: Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Lap Swim Only. Closed weekends and holidays
Swimming Pool Passes: Summer swimming pool passes are now available at ODR. Cost is $20 for single; $50 for a family of four, then $5 for each additional family member. Passes last from Memorial Day to Labor Day and are good at any of our three Outdoor Rec pools!
Bluefins Swim Club: Tuesday and Thursday. 4:45-6:45 p.m., at the Oasis Indoor Pool. Cost is $70 per child (monthly fee). Improve your basics; work on progressive skills, stroke correction and refinement. Pre-test required for age 8 years and up.
Private Swimming Lessons: Cost is $10 for up to 30 minute lesson, $15 for up to a 45 minute lesson, and $20 for up to an hour, any age. Children learn safety, fundamental breathing and stroke techniques taught by American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors at Oasis Pool. Talk to our seasoned lifeguard staff about what you want to learn and let them help you accomplish your goals, today!
Stables: Did you know that Outdoor Recreation has riding stables where you can board your horse? For $25 a month with a $25 a month membership fee you can board your horse at Outdoor Recreations Riding Stables. Call Outdoor Recreation for more details.
Overnight Camping at Branch Park: Cost is $5 for a campsite for up to four people. Come and get a "wilderness experience" right here on base. This will be primitive camping (no potable water, no telephones, and no RVs).
Private Parties: Rod & Gun, Paintball, and other Outdoor Recreation activities are available for squadron functions and private parties. In addition to using our facilities, let us plan a trip for you! Interested in going somewhere with your squadron or a group of friends? Tell us and we'll do the legwork for you. Let us know how many people, where you want to go, and what your budget is and we'll do the rest!
Team Building: Does your office, element or group need some team building? Come talk to us! We have instructors and the facilities to make it a great afternoon/day for you and your staff. Prices vary depending on the activity and group size. Call us today and let's plan an event!
RV Storage: Numerous openings are available in RV Storage! Come over and park your equipment for our low prices and have access to them anytime you need! 20′ Active Duty and Retiree – $15; 20′ All Others – $20; 25′-30′ Active Duty and Retiree – $20; 25′-30′ All Others – $25; 35′-50′ Active Duty and Retiree – $25, 35′-50′ All Others – $30.
Rod & Gun
210 Adams Way, (661) 275-CAMP
Rifle and Pistol Range: July 12, 20 and 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Open for Rod & Gun patrons. Pistol rentals are available at the Rod & Gun Club, Bldg. 210. We do not sell pistol or rifle ammunition.
July Early Bird Special: Come in to shoot before 10:30 am on Saturday or Sunday and receive 10 percent off of rounds shot. *This special is for non-members only.
Big 50: Thursdays. The "Big 50" is an ATA Registered shoot in which each participant shoots 50 single. Targets, 50 double targets and 50 targets from their handicapped position.
Rosburg Fitness Center
210 W. Popson Ave., (661) 275-GYM1
Healthy Weight Class: Thursdays, noon-1:30 p.m. Call the HAWC for more information.
Tae Kwon Do: Cost: A children's monthly pass is $65, an adult monthly pass is $70, and a daily pss is $9 per day. For more information, call Kumye Moore at (661) 860-9292. Use your PLAYpass here!
Personal Trainers: Cost is $40 per hour session, $25 for a half-hour session. Call to schedule your appointment and start reaching those fitness goals. For appointments, call Jeff Walden at (210) 723-2052, Johnny Johnson at (660) 233-2141 or Lauren Brandin at (210) 723-2052.
Use your PLAYpass here!
Massage Therapy: Cost is $40 for 30 minutes, $70 for an hour, or $100 one and a half hours. Available 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, by appointment only. Couples massage is also offered. For more information and appointments, call Brittni Albrechti at (661) 317-2139. Use your PLAYpass here!
Lunchtime Disc Golf at Mojave Greens: Wednesdays, noon, Mojave Greens Disc Golf Course, Hole 1. Join us for a round of lunchtime golf. Players of all skill levels are invited to attend. Experienced golfers will be on hand to offer advice and work with beginners. Equipment will be available for loan. Take this opportunity to meet other disc golfers on base and challenge each other on the course!
Equipment Orientation Classes: Tuesday, 10-11 a.m., Wednesday, 4-5 p.m., and Thursday, 7-8 p.m. Not sure how to use equipment or what it does for you? Stop by the front desk and sign up for this one-hour class. We are here to help you get the most out of your fitness routine.
Teen Center
100 Kincheloe Ave., Bldg. 7211, (661) 275-8336
Youth & Teen Sponsorship: Are you new to the area? Will you be PCS'ing soon? Wouldn't it be nice to have a friend to show your kids around base? The Air Force Youth Centers offer sponsorship for kids & teens so that every move is a seamless transition. For more information about Youth or Teen Sponsorship contact the Main Youth Center, (661) 275-5437.
Super Sitters Course: Cost is $40 for course and registration, at Youth Center (Bldg. 5210). Super Sitters courses are held every so often when at least six students are on the list. The classes are taught in two, four-hour segments, location and times will vary on availability. The course is open for youth and teens ages 11-18. Once registered, student will be notified of the next available course.
Keystone Club: Tuesdays, 4:15 p.m. The Keystone Club is a leadership group for high school students to learn and practice leadership skills through the management of community service projects and fund raising activities.
Youth Programs
24 Lathrop Dr., (661) 275-5437
Youth Skate: July 9, 3 p.m. at the Youth Programs Gym. Free for Youth Programs members. Bring your own skates, rollerblades or use ours.
Boys & Girls Club Power Hour/Project Learn – Join today: Monday-Thursday, 2:45-4 p.m. Power Hour: making minutes count helps club members (ages 6-12) become successful in school by providing homework help/ tutoring while encouraging members to become self-directed learners. See Ms. Jasmine for details and to sign up.
Torch Club: Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., in the Torch Room. Torch clubs are charter, small-group leadership and service clubs for boys and girls ages 9-12. It is a powerful vehicle through which club staff can help meet the special character development needs of younger adolescents at a critical stage in their development. See Mr. Andrew for details.
Youth & Teen Centers Memberships: For about a dollar a day, you could have peace of mind knowing that your son or daughter is in a safe environment – an environment that fosters development in many different areas and offers constant supervision, tutoring and fun! Did you know that the most dangerous time for youth, especially teens, are between the hours of 3 pm and 6 pm? The Youth and Teen Centers offer social opportunities and structured programming from affiliated agencies such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the 4-H Club. For more information about youth & teen memberships, contact the main youth center at (661) 275-5437.
Youth & Teen Sponsorship: Are you new to the area? Will you be PCS'ing soon? Wouldn't it be nice to have a friend to show your kids around base? The Air Force Youth Centers offer sponsorship for kids & teens so that every move is a seamless transition. For more information about Youth or Teen Sponsorship contact the Main Youth Center, (661) 275-5437.
Super Sitters Course: Cost is $40 for course and registration, at Youth Center (Bldg. 5210). Super Sitters courses are held every so often when at least six students are on the list. The classes are taught in two, four-hour segments, location and times will vary on availability. The course is open for youth and teens ages 11-18. Once registered, student will be notified of the next available course.
Toddler Learning Center: Toddler classes at the Creative Arts Center (JZ) for ages 1-4 (older siblings are welcome). Are you looking for a class that you & your toddler can share in? If so this is the class for you! TLC is a Mom, Pop & Tot class that allows families to learn while playing! Classes are filling fast. For more information, call Youth Programs at (661) 275-KIDS or Ms. Amy (325) 829-5101.
School Age Programs Summer Camp Registration: For children in 1st grade through 6th grade, registration is on-going. Your child must have completed one year of Kindergarten in order to be eligible. Sign up at the School-Age Annex, Bldg. 6459.
Youth Sports
Contact Emil Graves, (661) 277-8961
Youth Soccer: Ages 5-14. Cost is $75 for members, $85 for non-members. Registration runs June 23-Aug. 1. For more information, call Emil Graves or Cody Vernon at (661) 277-8961.
FitFactor Fridays, 3:15-5 p.m. Join us in the Gym! Be Active and Eat Healthy to reach the FitFactor Levels and Earn Prizes! You can find more information at http://www.usaffitfamily.com/new-home.


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Gallery: THE SCIENCE BARGE: Making Waves in Urban Agriculture
Given that close to half of the world's population now lives in cities with a swelling of up to 5 billion anticipated by the year 2030, one might ask whether we can afford to overlook the viability of urban farming and food production enterprises as a means to green our city communities long term. Granted there are community gardens, green roof projects, CSA's, and green markets to support and consider, but how long can we continue to overlook the possibilities of colonizing urban zones that might resourcefully allow us to grow locally produced food without hefty transportation costs and waste? The New York Sun Works Center for Sustainable Engineering is already tackling this issue head on with their urban agriculture project, the Science Barge, a floating island of green in and around NYC's waterfront parks and waterways.
The Science Barge is a sustainable urban farm designed by New York Sun Works, a Manhattan-based environmental nonprofit organization. Situated atop a floating 'barge' greenhouse powered by solar, wind and biofuels, and irrigated by rainwater and purified river water, the farm grows food in the city with no carbon emissions, no net water consumption, and no waste stream. The vegetables grown on the Science Barge require seven times less land and four times less water than traditional field crops. The center also uses a method called 'recirculating greenhouse hydroponics' to grow tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, and peppers. No soil or pumped in water is utilized in this cultivation process.
Research on the Science Barge allows for an ongoing investigation of the building and testing of ecologically responsible systems for the production of energy, clean water, and food, and the vital study of human impacts on the local environment. New York Sun Works founder and current Executive Director, Ted Caplow, was trained as an environmental engineer at Columbia University, where he earned his Ph.D. investigating water contaminant dynamics in the Hudson River Estuary. Dr. Caplow also holds an M.S. from Princeton, where he researched solar energy and global sustainability, and a B.A. from Harvard, where his focus was on sociology and international development. Together with his dedicated team, he hopes to create ways for cities to independently produce and manage a significant portion of their own food, energy, and water. With climate change forever on the horizon, food security and distribution may increasingly be compromised in certain parts of the world. The latest waves of innovative urban agriculture may serve to protect people while also protecting the environment.
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i was wondering how one would go about arranging for a class trip to your location. my kids go to a k-12 public school on the lower east side and i think it would be a fabulous experience for all.
look forward to hearing back.
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September 14, 2007 at 5:37 am
Tanya, I think it's done before, but I wonder what the impace would be if you would do that to every possible roof in New York for example. Than it would make a good impact, I'm sure!
I really like the idea of the barge, but I think things could be better integrated. The container on deck could go below deck, saving space for example. If this could be expanded to a larger scale (linking barges together?) it could become awesome!
September 14, 2007 at 1:58 am
As far as growing on roofs are concerned… think temporary fold up bleacher seating at parades or high school basketball games. On the bench planks secure 'earth boxes' and grow stuff. http://www.earthbox.com/
September 13, 2007 at 2:54 pm
Wow- that is awesome!
I wonder, has anyone thought of putting urban gardens on a green roof? Why not combine two needs into one solution – obviously it won't work for everyone, but it could be a good alternative for some situations.
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At 476 units, 8 Tallet is Denmark's largest housing complex. The structure's most distinguishing feature is a wide promenade that weaves through the entire building from the bottom to the top, affording views of all the units. The path also creates a channel for inhabitants to easily communicate and establish a sense of unity with each another.
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It looks like a great design for college housing. The moat could reduce the number of entrances to the closed community. Courtyard view provides 'social moderation'. The interior park/pool could double as a swimming pool and heat sink.
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To me, nothing about this building is inviting or feels "green." The view from the subway makes it look like a burned-out abandoned factory. It's hideous!
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How much did it cost in American dollars.
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love the building and BIG always executes their concepts spot on… I am however, as a landscape architect, appalled by the lack of attention given to such a potentially awesome interior courtyard… I mean it's a joke of a design
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Hello, the idea is great but the design extremely deceiving, uncreative. It certainly didn't give me the desire to live there and I'm not sure the designers who conceived the place would!
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Minutes after President Obama finished this year's State of the Union address, Rep. Steve Israel slipped off the House floor, pulled out his iPhone, and began to type. In the address field were the names of people scattered across the country whom Israel, the man in charge of helping Democrats try to win back control of the House, most wanted to run for Congress in 2014.
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The process is less about unearthing the next Marco Rubio or Barack Obama, although that would be welcomed, and more about finding the occasional Heidi Heitkamp, the new Democratic senator from North Dakota who won last year even as voters in her state thumped Obama by nearly 20 points. Heitkamp is the kind of political unicorn recruiters dream of catching: the one Republican who can win in New York City, say, or the perfect Democrat to carry Kentucky—a candidate so compelling that he or she upends a district's or state's natural political geography. "If we would have had anybody else, I don't think we would have won," Cecil says of Heitkamp.
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"Paathshala" is a film with a message that tries to answer several questions related to the sanctity of today's education system. It sheds light on the shortcomings and wrong doings in today's schools where the high morals and basic ethics associated with the teaching profession seem to have taken a back seat. The film attempts to challenge several harmful notions that threaten our children's future and thus our society.
Cast: Sunil Shetty, Nana Patekar, Ayesha Takia, Dwij Yadav, Swini Khera
Produced by: Shaira Khan
Directed by: Milind Ukey
Written by: Ahmed Khan
Running time: 2hr 35min
Opens: Apr 16, 2010 Limited
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