YouthPlex Amazing Race
Teams of two will work together to solve riddles during a competition and accomplish one task at the end of the race. The event is open for children ages 11 to 18 and is taking place Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information and to sign up, call the YouthPlex at 568-5437.
Eggstravaganza
Join story adventures at Biggs Park March 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the second annual Eggstravaganza. This year’s event has a storybook theme that is centered on the books of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Velveteen Rabbit and “Down the Rabbit Hole” from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Family Readiness Groups will be raising money for their units by providing booths with food, games and crafts. MWR staff will provide free jumping balloons, face painting, Nintendo Wii Carnival Games, contests for giveaways and a free egg hunt at 1 p.m. for different age groups. The String Fling kite flying event has been added to the Eggstravaganza. Bring your kite or make one on-site for free. For more information, call 588-8247.
Library story time
Mickelsen Community Library hosts “Read Me a Story” every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. for children ages 2 to 5 in the Children’s Room of the library. The library also hosts “Family Story Time” for children ages 2 to 6 at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Each session lasts 30 to 45 minutes, and parents or guardians must stay with their child throughout the duration. Each week features a new theme and includes singing and crafts. Mickelsen Community Library is located in the basement of E-wing, Hinman Hall, Bldg. 2. For information, call 568-6156.
Baseball tryouts
CYS Sports is holding tryouts for competitive baseball to play in the El Paso City League for boys age 14 and under at 6:30 p.m. Friday at George Moore Park, located off Julian Road, across from the golf course. Those wishing to play must be no older than 14 on or before May 1. Bring gloves and wear appropriate clothing to tryouts. Contact Jamie Adams at 568-9491 for more information.
SAT/ACT/PSAT prep
Child and Youth Services is offering classes to help prepare college-bound students. Classes will be offered March 1, April 5, May 3 and June 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YouthPlex, Bldg. 195 on Chaffee Road. A minimum of five students are needed to conduct the class. Students must pre-register through Central Registration, Bldg. 1743 on Victory Road, adjacent to the Fort Bliss Inn. There is a $5 registration fee. For more information, call 568-1132 or e-mail bliss.yess@conus.army.mil.
Pre-K programs
Fort Bliss Child and Youth Services offers Pre-K programs at both the Main Child Development Center and the Logan CDC. The curriculum encompasses all the Texas Education Agency Pre-K guidelines, as well as specific objectives and benchmarks given by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Families with 4-year-old children already enrolled full-time at CYS can participate in this program without any additional cost.