Base activities coming soon Published April 24, 2008 SCOTT AFB, Ill. -- Several base activities ranging from reading to sports are available now. United Through Reading. The Base Library, in partnership with the USO, will be kicking off the "United Through Reading" program Thursday, Apr. 24. The "United Through Reading" program provides books and video equipment for deploying members to make a DVD of themselves reading to their children. After being deployed, the USO will mail the book and DVD to the child. Stay connected with your children by signing up to record your DVD now by calling the Base Library at 256-5100. Recordings will be filmed on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at your Base Library. Spring Car Wash Party & Free Hot Dogs! Attention all Scott AFB vehicle owners! The Arts & Crafts Center Auto Hobby Shop is hosting a spring car wash party Saturday, April 26, 2008. Patrons can get a three minute self service car wash for just $.50 while enjoying music, free hot dogs and soda from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Food provided by the USO. As an added bonus, vehicle owners can spin the wheel for additional wash time (max. 10 minutes) for the same low price of $.50 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Giveaways will be available to all who attend. The self service car wash is located on Ward Drive directly behind the Arts & Craft Center and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, call the Auto Hobby Shop at 256-4566. Spring Fever Bowling Tournament The Stars & Strikes Bowling Center invites you to celebrate the start of the baseball season with their Spring Fever Mixed Doubles Tournament scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m. Only $20 per team. Teams must consist of one man and one woman. Door prizes will be given throughout the evening. Chances to win St. Louis Cardinals tickets and commemorative items. Come out for an evening of fun and excitement. Sign up now! Call 256-4054 for more information Spring Fling Skeet The Rod & Gun Club we will be hosting a Skeet Fun Shoot on April 27. Sign ups will begin at 1 p.m. Registration fee is $10 plus target fees. The event will consist of 50 doubles, 50 12 gauge and 50 28 gauge targets. Entrants may shoot in any or all of these events. For more information, call 256-2052. Air Conditioning Service With summer just around the corner, now is the time to have your car's air conditioning system serviced. Now through the end of April, save $10 off our air conditioning service (does not apply to Freon, if needed). Stop by and have our mechanics at the Auto Hobby Shop check your system and prepare you for the intense St. Louis summers. Beat the heat and the crowds and take advantage of the $10 savings. Offer expires April 30, 2008. For questions, please call the Auto Hobby Shop at 256-4566.