Congressional Patriot Day Memorial Ceremony

The VA National Medical Chorale & Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception7 p.m. Tuesday. The basilica is located at 400 Michigan Ave. N.E., Washington, D.C. and is accessable via the Metro Red line. For more information, call 888-636-7364 or visit www.medicalmusic.org

Navy Labor Day Concert

The United States Navy Band and ‘‘Sea Chanters” chorus present their traditional Labor Day Concert at the U.S. Navy Memorial Monday at 1 p.m. under the direction of Cmdr. Ralph M. Ingraham. The Navy Memorial is located at 701 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. The Memorial is easily accessible via Metro Green and Yellow lines. The concert will be held outdoors with no alternate site for rain. For up-to-date concert and complete schedule information, call 202-433-2525, or visit www.navyband.navy.mil.

Estate Claims

Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to the estate of Lt. Col. Martin K. Shaffer should contact 1st Lt. Christopher Karins, Summary Court Officer at 301-981-3140 or email christopher.karins@andrews.af.mil.

Bone Marrow Drive

A bone marrow drive will be held Tuesday to Sept. 7 at the Andrews Base Exchange in support of the C.W. Bill Young DoD Marrow Donor Program. For more information, call 1st Lt. Matt Zeigler at 301-981-7490.

Suicide Awareness Briefings

Base suicide prevention briefings will be held at the 79th Medical Group conference center, Bldg. 1075, room B⁄C, at the following days and times:

Sept. 12 - 10 a.m.

Sept. 12 - 2 p.m.

Sept. 19 - 2 p.m.

Sept. 20 - 10 a.m.

Skin Cancer Screening

Free skin cancer screening will be available at the Health and Wellness Center, Bldg. 1442, Sept. 7 from9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 240-857-5601.

Shuttle Service

The 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron shuttle service started Monday. The shuttle runs from 6:25 a.m. to 6:25 p.m. each day. The shuttle stops at the main gate, Bldg 1535, the hospital, Gateway Inn, PAX Terminal and the Commissary. The full shuttle schedule is available at www.andrews.af.mil. For questions or comments please call the 316 LRS at 301-981-1182⁄4661. Shuttle operations are subject to change without notice due to mission requirements.

Commissary Customers Meeting

A customer advisory meeting will be 10 a.m. Sept 12 in the Commissary Conference Room. For more information, call Robin Daniel at 240-840-6512 x3002.

New York City Trip

Set off for the bright lights of ‘‘The Big Apple” - New York City in a motorcoach from Andrews AFB on Oct. 20 at 7 a.m. and depart NYC at 6 p.m. and return to Andrews around 11 p.m. NYC drop off will be in the Times Square area. The day is yours to explore Manhattan on your own. Deadline to signup is two weeks prior to the trip date. There is a minimum of 47 participants for this trip to take place. If the minimum number is not met by the deadline date, sign-ups will continue to be taken until the bus is full. Price is $45 per person.

Volunteers Needed

The Retiree Activity Office needs volunteers to help staff its office here at Andrews. The office is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The office supports more than 17,000 retirees in the local area. Without the support of volunteers to staff the office, it may have to close. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Senior Master Sgt. (ret.) John Neves at 301-981-2726 or email RAO@andrews.af.mil.

Ocean City Sunfest

Ocean City’s biggest festival is on Sept. 22. Fine art, distinctive crafts, performers on two stages and a variety of food vendors will be part of Sunfest. Depart ITT at 7 a.m. and return around 11 p.m. Price is set $40 per person. Sign up at ITT.

Sporting Events & Tickets

Information, Tickets & Tours, Bldg 1235, now has tickets available for many sporting events and trips in the month of September.

Tickets for:

Bowie Baysox - $5.50

Maryland International Raceway

Value Events – $17.50

Presidential Cup – $25

Dutch Wonderland (Ages 3-59) – $26

Kings Dominion - Good Any One Day Adult, over 4-feet tall – $28

Kings Dominion - Good Any One Day Jr⁄Sr - under 4-feet tall – $24.50

Sesame Place ages 2+ – $42.25

Six Flags - Good Any One Day - 4 and over – $28

Buy 3 tickets get 1 Free

Six Flags 2007 Season pass – $56.50

Redskins Tickets - All tickets are in the 400 level; sections 403, 404, 405, 423, 451, 452 and sold in sets of two.

Preseason tickets are $89 per ticket.

Regular season tickets are $92 per ticket.

Sections 403 and 451 are sold in sets of three.

Preseason tickets are $72.50 per ticket.

Regular season tickets are $75.50 per ticket.

Section 437 is sold in sets of two.

Preseason tickets are $72.50 per ticket.

Regular season tickets are $75.50 per ticket.

Tickets will be sold to any valid ID card holder. Information and prices subject to change without notice.

Any Active Duty, activated or drilling Reservist, or National Guardsman is entitled to free admission under the Here’s to the Heroes program.

For information or to register, visit www.herosalute.com.

College Fair

A college fair will be held at the Community Activities Center Sept. 19. For more information, contact Cynthia Nunes-Taijeron, 316th Mission Support Squadron School Liaison officer, at 301-981-0057.

ID Card Issuing Facilities

Andrews contains several ID⁄Common Access Card issuing facilities.

The Main Gate, 459th Air Refueling Wing Headquarters, Bldg. 3755, 113th Wing headquarters, Bldg. 3252., Naval Air Facility, Bldg. 3282, 316th Wing Military Personnel Flight, Bldg. 1414 and Headquarters Air Force Office Of Special Investigations, Bldg. 1535. To contact these facilities, call the Andrews Base Operator at 301-981-1110.

Library Volunteers

The library is currently seeking volunteers to assist with storytime. To volunteer, call 301-981-6454.

Library Portal

The library has an information portal and online catalog. From the new site, readers can access databases, browse the library’s catalog and view and renew items that have been checked out. All of this can be done from the home or office. Visit the Web site at http:⁄⁄www.316services. com and click on ‘‘Library” to access the catalog. For more information, call 301-981-6454.

Seafood Buffet

The Club at Andrews will feature a seafood buffet Wednesday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. A variety of hot and cold menu items will be featured including steamed snow crab legs, steamed shrimp, baked fish, clams, mussel and many other delicious items. The cost is $22.95 for members and their guests, $27.95 for non-members, $8.95 for children 6-10 and free for children under 6. For more details, call 301-568-3100.

Monte Carlo Night

The Club at Andrews offers a night of fun ... Las Vegas style Sept. 7. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Price includes $2,500 in chips and a FREE brunch coupon. Tickets are on sale now at the cashier’s cage. For more details, call 301-568-3100.

Tops In Blue

Mark your calendars for Tops in Blue performances Sept. 28-29. To find out more, contact the Marketing Office at 301-981-5215.

CafÈ 300

Enjoy lunch at CafÈ 300, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the bowling alley. Lunch special bowling is $1.50 per game. Shoe rental is $1.

National Guard Bureau OWC

Officers spouses assigned to the National Guard Bureau are eligible to join the National Guard Bureau Officers’ Wives’ Club. Membership in the NGBOWC also includes female officers and Department of Defense civilians General Service-12 and above. The NGBOWC contributes to the National Guard military community through an outreach program, college scholarships and social activities. For more information, call 540-455-4072.

Sports Page Buffet

The Sports Page features a lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Wednesday buffet features an oriental theme, Thursday buffet an Italian theme, and the Friday buffet is a smorgasbord. Cost is $7.95 for club members and $8.95 for non-members. For more information, call 301-981-4638.

Air Force Marathon

The 11th Annual United States Air Force Marathon will be held Sept. 15 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The Sports and Fitness Expo will be held Sept 13 and 14 at the Ervin J. Nutter Center. The gourmet pasta dinner will be held Sept. 14 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.

For more information, or to register online visit www.usafmarathon.com.

AOSC

Join the Andrews Officers Spouses Club for an exclusive evening of art and conversation 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at The Courses at Andrews Clubhouse. Cost is $20 and dress is smart casual. To RSVP, call the AOSC event hotline at 301-967-2777.

Brandywine ArcheryHunting Program

The Brandywine Archery Hunting Program is open to all Active Duty, dependants, retirees and Department of Defense employees. All individuals must present their identification cards, valid Maryland Hunting Licenses, hunter safety certificates and pay a $30 fee. Hunting passes are limited. For more information, call 301-632-9935 or 240-682-2042.

Thrift Shop

The Thrift Shop is open 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. It is also open from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the first and third Saturday of the month. For more information, Call 301-735-3533.

Football Frenzy

Football Frenzy returns to the Sports Page Lounge & Grill. Noon to 8 p.m. each Sunday. Club members can win prizes from Air Force Services by filling out Football Frenzy entry forms at the Sports Page.

Sept. 6 begins the season with a Kick-Off party at 8:30 p.m. with the New Orleans Saints vs. the Indianapolis Colts.

Management officials will designate the game of the week on the weekly game board.