JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Joint Base Charleston's 628th Force Support Squadron is currently putting the final touches on the 2010 Year of the Air Force Family base picnic, planned for June 11 and 12. This year's two-day event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. During this time, there's also a Travel Expo, mega yard sale and a car show planned.
Both days will feature a free picnic lunch of hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled-pork, side dishes and beverages, served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year's Kids Zone includes the giant inflatables "Jurassic Adventure," "Dragonfly Swings" and the "Surf and Slide."
Also during both days, the 315th Airlift Wing's mini C-17 will be on display, as well as two M-RAP vehicles from Force Protection. Of course, it wouldn't be a picnic without being able to take a refreshing swim in the heat of the day, so we're offering free admission to the Base Pool on Friday and Saturday.
Additional highlights on June 11, include live music by the Blue Dogs, one of Lowcountry's favorite bands and a Travel Expo. The Blue Dogs have nine CDs to their credit, and at 20 years, they are one of the most enduring bands around. Most recently, they were the featured band at the Family Circle Cup soirée on Daniel Island. The Travel Expo will have several agencies on-hand to help you plan your next excursion or family vacation.
The following day, June 12, the fun will start a little earlier with two exciting events. A huge yard sale inside the tennis and basketball courts next to the Picnic Grounds will start at 9 a.m. If your family is interested in selling items, spots are available through the Outdoor Recreation Center and must be reserved by June 8. Call the Outdoor Recreation Center at 963-1732 for more details on the yard sale.
For car enthusiasts of all tastes and ages, the second event on is a car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is an open, free event and trophies will be awarded for several categories and types of vehicles. Registration for car show entries are being accepted at the base Auto Hobby Shop on Stewart Avenue. You can call the Hobby Shop at 963-4942 for additional information or visit www.jbcharleston.com.
Live entertainment for June 12 will be "The First Class Band," that plays a variety of Motown, beach, 80s, dance and nearly everything in between. If you want to escape the heat after you have lunch on Saturday, the Base Theater will have a special matinee show of the recently-released movie, "Furry Vengeance." The movie starts at 2 p.m. and is rated PG. The adult admission price is $4; $2 for children ages 3 through 11.
Both days of fun are open to all active-duty and reserve military, civilian base employees including contractors, retirees and all family members. Local sponsors for the picnic and car show include: Boeing, Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union, Force Protection, USAA, Santee Copper, Jones Ford, Rick Hendrick Honda & Chevy, Navy Federal Credit Union, Roper St. Francis, AT&T, Charleston Pain Relief Center and First Command. (No federal endorsement implied or intended.)
Visit www.jbcharleston.com for more picnic details or call 963-3816.