Mayport Gears Up For Holidays

Looking for gift ideas for the outdoorsman in your family? MWR's Outdoor Adventures is holding it's annual Holiday Sale now through Dec. 24. Receive 10 percent off all fishing, outdoor and scuba gear (except sinkers). Deep discounts are also available on end-of-season and closeout gear. Gift certificates are available.

The Navy Band Southeast brass ensemble will perform holiday favorites from 6-7 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Main Hall at Beachside Community Center.

Following their performance, MWR will show two family-friendly holiday movies. The first movie is Polar Express (G) starting at approximately 7:30 p.m. followed by Deck the Halls (PG), starting at approximately 9:15 p.m. Both the concert and indoor movies are free and open to everyone.

On Dec. 9, MWR welcomes Santa to Mayport at the annual Magical Christmas event from 6-8 p.m. at Beachside Community Center. This year's event features free pictures with Santa, games and prizes, kids' crafts, sweet treats and musical performances by children from the Youth Activities Center and Child Development Center. Dress warm because it will snow this year! MWR Mayport promises real snow in Florida this year at Magical Christmas. All activities are free.

Windy Harbor Golf Club welcomes patrons to their Balloon Sale and Bogey's Holiday Premier event on Dec. 10 from 3-6 p.m.

During this special event, customers can select merchandise at the Pro Shop, pop a balloon and receive anywhere from 10 percent to 50 percent off at the register. In addition, free hors d'oeuvres and tasty holiday beverages will be offered at Bogey's.

Tickets are on sale now at ITT and Bingo for Family Christmas Bingo on Dec. 14. Children, ages 3-16, and their parents (or grandparents) are invited to an afternoon of fun at Beachside Community Center beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Admission is $10 per person and includes bingo, pizza, soda, cookies and one ticket for the prize drawings. Fantastic prizes will be awarded throughout the event; no child will leave empty-handed. Santa will also stop by with treats for all. Space is limited. Only 300 tickets will be available for purchase. Everyone pays and everyone plays at Family Christmas Bingo.

For more information on activities and events offered by MWR Mayport, including upcoming seasonal activities, call 270-5228.