Child Youth and School Services

Parents interested in registering their children for the Child Youth and School Services Winter Basketball and Cheerleading Program can do so through today at the CYS enrollment office, Building 28320, on Lane Avenue. Children age 5 -14 of CYC patrons which include: dependents of active military, retired military, Department of Defense civilians and contractors are eligible to register. Bring a current sports physical for your child at the time of registration.

Games begin January 2009. Activity fee for basketball is $45 and $35 for cheerleading.

For more information call Brad McConnell at (706) 791-5104 or e-mail him at brad.k.mcconnell@us.army.mil.

Gordon Lanes

Located on 3rd Avenue in Building 33200, Gordon Lanes offers open bowling 9 a.m. each day. Enjoy the $1 Mondays. Gordon Lanes is available for birthday parties. A full service bar is available Tuesday through Saturday.

For more information call (706) 791-3446.

Pinch Gut Puffer

On Jan. 10, 2009, the Greenbrier High School Cross Country team and the Augusta Striders Running Club will host the 30th running of the Pinch Gut Puffer, dating back to 1979. The race name reflects the legendary Pvt. Robert Puffer, and the downtown area, Pinch Gut, that was renowned for southern ladies during the 18th and 19th centuries. Puffer ran messages between two American Revolutionary Forces marching on British forts located on Reynolds Street. He made his hazardous run to Gen. Robert Lee in 28 minutes. The coordinated attack captured both British forts on June 5, 1781.

The 9 a.m. race, starts at the Standard Textile- King Mill in Augusta and ends at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in downtown Augusta running down the scenic Riverwalk for a 7.5k course. This year the race will include cash prizes for the top male and female who break "Puffer's time" while dressed in Revolutionary War Era costume.

Registration is $15 for adults; $12 for military, high school/middle school students or Augusta Striders member (must show current ID card on race day); late registration (after Dec. 26) is $20 for everyone. Online registration is available at:

www.pinchgutpuffer.com

For more information call Scott McWhorter at (706) 854-9397.

Gym #6 Weekend closure

Beginning this weekend Gym #6 will be closed on weekends.

For more information call Bill Browning (706) 791-6099.