Sports Briefs

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KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO --  BOWLING
Wednesday Night is Family Night
Bring your family to Kirtland Lanes Bowling Center. Kids bowl for 50 cents each games and adults $1.

Lunch at Kirtland Lanes
Monday - Lasagna or meatball sub
Tuesday - Taco, taco salad or tostadas
Wednesday - Fried chicken or chicken fried steak
Thursday - Chicken enchiladas or beef burrito
Friday - Steak or steak sandwich

FOOTBALL FRENZY
Superbowl XLI Feb. 4
Join the Mountain View Pub. There will be squares for prizes between quarters and halftime, as well as drink and food specials throughout the event. Look for a Fat Tire promotion between the first and second quarters. Cheer on your favorite football team at the Mountain View during Superbowl XLI. For more information call 846-5165.

DOLLAR DAYS
These specials expire Feb. 28
Monday - Two range tokens at Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course for $1.
Tuesday - Lift stall at Auto Center for $1.
Wednesday - eight Wings at Kirtland Lanes snack bar (6-8 p.m.) for $1
Thursday - Kirtland Lanes - one game $1, shoes $1, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday - Climbing wall for an hour at Outdoor Recreation $1.

GOLF SPECIALS
Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course
Golf at Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course for $25 includes golf, cart, lunch and one range ball token! Special continues through the end of February.

Golf Pro Shop Special
Clearance sale through Jan. 31. Look for the sale table as well as specially tagged items on sale.

Jan. 31 Sun Country Membership due

Family Golf Program
Every Saturday at the Tijeras Arroyo Golf course at 2 p.m. Free golf clinics Feb. 3 and Feb. 17. For more information visit: www.playgolfamerica.com.

KAYAK ROLL SESSIONS
Feb. 8, 5:30-8 p.m. Cost will be $15 with personal gear or second class, $20 without.

OUTDOOR RECREATION
Lunar Snowshoe Hike Trip.
Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, 5:30-10 p.m. Desert moonlight on the white winter snow is beautiful. Add the city lights in the background and you have Outdoor Recreation's Lunar Snowshoe Hike.

Participants should be in fair shape, but this is not a difficult hike and is designed for just about everyone. Trip is held in the Sandia Mountains and includes transportation, leader, snowshoe rental and hot chocolate. Please dress properly and bring snacks and water. Kids must be a minimum of 12 years old and accompanied by a legal guardian. Cost is $15 a person.

Ski Trips Scheduled:
Sipapu Ski Area Trip on Jan. 27.
Santa Fe Ski Area on Feb. 10.
Sipapu Ski Area on Feb 11.
Taos Ski Area on Feb. 17.
Sandia Peak Ski Area on Feb. 18.
Waxing Class on Feb. 22.
Angel Fire Ski Area on Feb. 24.

Trips include Telemark lesson upon request. Call 846-1245 for more information on the Outdoor Recreation Ski Program.

Introduction to Avalanche Clinic
If you do any travel in the winter back country this clinic is a must. Learn the basics of winter travel, avalanche awareness, snow reading and much more. This class is a prerequisite to the field avalanche courses. Feb. 15, 5-8 p.m., $10 a person.

Avalanche Day Outing
If you have taken the Avalanche Clinic (see above), this day outing is a must. We will cover all aspects of winter travel and avalanche forecasting. Trip includes equipment, instructor and transportation. You must have proper clothing, backpack, footwear, snacks, lunch and lots of water. Cost is $35 a person, Feb. 18. Location to be determined depending on snow pack!

Call 846-1499 for more information or to sign up.

TEXAS HOLD 'EM...
Every Thursday starting at 6 p.m. Top three make it to the playoff on March 1. Grand prize to be determined. Weekly winners: First prize $25, 2nd prize $10, 3rd prize $5. Must be a club member to win prizes.

VOLUNTEER RAFT GUIDE
Starting in April you can be trained as a volunteer raft guide for the summer season. Training costs $100 and will be held most weekends in April. The fee will be fully refunded at the end of the season to guides who fulfill their guiding commitment. Outdoor Recreation offers trips from 1/2 day to multi-day and run from May to September, conditions permitting. Call 846-1499 for information or to sign up.