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End of Summer Bash set for Sept. 27

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  • By Holly Birchfield
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Robins Air Force Base, GA --  As summer winds down, Robins is revving up some end of season fun.

The base will hold its 19th Annual Summer Bash at Robins Park Sept. 27, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Robins' Force Support Squadron's Services Division is using the carnival-like event to say thank you to its customers from throughout the year.

Linda Hinkle, Marketing director in the 78th FSS, said the day will bring something for all ages for little to no money.

"It's family entertainment and you don't have to drive far to get the kids on base," she said. "It's just good fun."

Summer Bash is a free admission event open to all base ID cardholders.

Brian Murphy, a recreation assistant at Robins' Community Center, said for $5, individuals who are 3 and older can get a wrist band that allows them to enjoy about 25 rides and attractions, including a bungee jump, a dual lane water slide, a carousel, a rock wall climb, a Wacky World Playland and much more.

Children two and younger can enjoy rides for free.

Summer Bash 2008 is sponsored by Coca Cola, Robins Federal Credit Union, the home depot, the Party Store, USAA, AT&T, and Verizon Wireless. No federal endorsement of sponsors is implied.

Ms. Hinkle said multiple sponsors will be on site offering a sampling of their products.

"Home Depot is going to come out and do wood projects with the children," she said. "Also, our Arts and Crafts Center is going to have an arts and crafts fair."

Performances by the Air Force Generation Band, Lindsey and Jordan Woodson, Sister Ray Ray, Ambrose Gardner and T'Nquala Hayes will begin at 4 p.m.

Multiple door prizes will be given away during day, Ms. Hinkle said.

When the buzz of activity stirs Summer Bashers' hunger, several of Robins' private organizations will have a variety of food and drinks for sell to hit the spot.

Mr. Murphy said he hopes to see a big turnout for the day.

"It's a great social event to meet and see other people who work on base," he said. "It's amazing how many people show up that recognize people from other buildings and from off base that we deal with. It's a good way to wrap up the summer."