Look Who’s Hopping Into Town
SBEA Annual Easter Celebration
March 30, 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
SBEA Recreation Area, 4226 S. Gold
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Games
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pictures w/ Easter Bunny
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Troubles The Clown
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Face Painting
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Character Artist
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 24’ Obstacle Course
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Decorate Cookies
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Midway Games
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Crafts
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Animal Rescue
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mickey Park Moonbounce
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 10’ Slide
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Mickey Park Learning Club
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Tic Tac Toe/ Four Across
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Kid’s Zone
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Concession Stand
2:15 p.m. – Candy run with Prizes (Ages 2-4. 5-7, 8-10, 11-12)
Plan on spending March 30 at the SBEA Recreation Area for lots of fun events, Troubles the Clown, crafts, Easter Bunny and more. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available for $3.00 or $1.00 with your camera. The candy run will take place at 2:15 p.m. Some of the candy will be marked for special prizes. We will have concessions available to purchase food and drinks.
We NEED volunteers to help make this a fun and safe event for the kids. Please contact Stephanie at 522-2996 to join in the fun.
SBEA’s Annual Easter Celebration is one of our member’s favorite activities every year. Activities include: games, crafts, jelly bean guess, lollipop tree, inflatables, face painting, decorate your own cookie, spin-art, pucker powder, bubble fun, concession stand and more. In order for this event (and other events throughout the year) to run smoothly, we rely on volunteers to help us make this happen. Did you know that volunteering and helping others can help you reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose? Help us make this a fun and safe event for the kids by volunteering. Please contact Stephanie at 522-2996. Instant recognition given the day you volunteer.
Family Bingo Day
Come Join in The Fun
April 20, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
4226 S. Gold, St, Enclosed Pavilion
Hey kids, join SBEA for a fun and friendly afternoon of Bingo. A great way to spend a fun afternoon playing bingo and have a chance to be one of the lucky winners of fun prizes for kids and adults. Seating is limited to 100, so please get your tickets early to guarantee a space. Tickets are $2.00 each and limited to 10 a family. Tickets available at all SBEA stores. Everyone attending must have a ticket to get in and present tickets at the door.
Ticket includes a hot dog (s), bag of chips and a drink. Feel free to bring any snacks or soda for your family! Please no alcohol as this is a kid friendly event.
Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. and games will begin at 1:00 p.m. So, don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
**All children must be accompanied by an adult**
Lunker Catfish Tournament
May 18 & 19
Only those entered in tournament will be allowed to fish. This is a fund raiser for SBEA.
Your chance to catch the “BIG” one and take 1st place has just gotten better. Grab your fishing poles and don’t worry about bait, our lake store can accommodate all your needs for this tournament. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked in the lake there will be no fishing until the tournament starts at 8 a.m. on May 18. Only those that have paid to enter the tournament will be allowed to fish until the tournament is over. This is a 24-hour tournament; registration starts at 7 a.m. on May 18 and the tournament starts at 8 a.m. May 19 weigh in time is at 8 a.m. sharp; however, you may weigh in anytime during the tournament if you do not want to stay the whole time. You may pre-register at the lake store before May 18 or the day of the event. Pre-register by May 16 to be entered in a drawing for a Zebco 606 Spin Cast rod & reel combo. The lake will be stocked with “BIG” channel cat for this tournament. There will be 3 cash prizes for the three largest creel of 4 catfish; 1st place, ($250), 2nd place ($150) and 3rd place ($100) and then $100 if you want to enter the contest for largest catfish caught for an additional $5.00 entry fee. All rules of the lake must be followed with no gold fish allowed for bait and 2 poles per fisherman. No buddy system will be allowed, you must catch your own fish and they must be kept on your own stringer or in your own basket and kept in the water. Vehicles will be subject to inspection. Contestants will be supplied with an armband and rods used in the tournament will be tagged. Tournament ends promptly at 8 a.m. on May 19. If you do not present your fish by that time, you will be disqualified, so be sure to be on time. For your convenience the bait shop will be open until 10 p.m. and will have hot dog meals for sale on May 18. The lake will be closed for fishing to everyone who is not a contestant in the tournament, but members can still come out to the lake store. Camping will be allowed for those in the tournament on May 18.
Kid’s Fishing Day
Fun For Kids
June 15, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bring the kids to come out and enjoy the lake and the thrill of catching a fish. We will stock the kid’ss pond with fish especially for this day. Prizes will be given away that day for the kids. Free hotdog, chips and pop will be provided for participating kids. Concessions will also be available. This is a chance to see what a great facility you have at SBEA. The SBEA lake is located at 4226 S. Gold. Members can save 10% off all kids fishing items after the fishing event. This is a great time to check out our tangle free kid’s fishing rods. Meet in front of bait store.
Bowling Night
Free Cosmic Bowling
July 13, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SBEA members may bowl free at Seneca Bowling Alley with their current 2023 SBEA membership card (includes shoe rental). You must show your card at the table set up inside the door to bowl free. This event is for you and your immediate family only. You can bowl as long as you want as long as there is no one waiting to play.
Designer Bag Bingo – Aug. 3, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., 4226 S. Gold St, Enclosed Pavilion. Tickets will be $25.00 in advance and $40 at the door, (if tickets are still available), which include admission, appetizers, and 20 game cards (2 per game). Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. and games will begin at 4:30 p.m. Tickets on sale starting in June.
Lunker Catfish Tournament – August 24 – 25. Entry fee is $25.00 and $5.00 if you want to enter for the largest catfish caught. Once the fish for this tournament have been stocked on the Aug. 23, there will be no fishing until the tournament starts on Aug. 24 for those entered in the tournament.
Sporting Clay Shoot – Oct. 5, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Michael Murphy & Sons Sporting Clays Range as we see who the best of the best is. Cost for members is $35 per shooter if registered by Sept. 20, $40 per shooter thereafter and for nonmembers. (Includes 50 targets, lunch and a ticket for some great prizes to be given away). Registration forms will be available in April.
Christmas Extravaganza Sale – Nov. 23, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A 1 day sale at the Machinist Union Building, 3830 S Meridian Ave. All payroll deductions done at the sale will be counted as December payroll deductions.
Pizza With Santa – Santa Claus is inviting you to have pizza with him December 7, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., SBEA Pavilion. Tickets will be $3.50 (age 1-12) and $4.50 (13 & up).
More events to come as details are finalized. Watch your Spirit Boeing Today newsletter and SBEA web page at www.beatoday.com for further information.
Do You Have Your 2024 Membership Card Yet?
The 2024 membership cards are at the main store in plant II for you to pick up. Members can request to pick up their cards at any of the SBEA stores by calling 526-2111 or 522-2996. Second shift members please let us know if you would like to pick your card up at the office or lake store.
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Don’t lose out! This is a reminder to all members that have an affiliate membership, open membership or extended membership. You now have to pay for a full year membership at time of purchase (January 1 and ends December 31). We encourage you to purchase your membership in January as we will not prorate memberships dues per month. All memberships will expire on December 31. Example: if you purchase your membership in June, you will still have to pay for a full year. So, purchase your membership in January and enjoy all the events SBEA puts on throughout the year. Please feel free to contact Missy at 522-2996 if you have any questions.
Help Wanted
We currently have 2 employment opportunities at SBEA.
Front gate position – Permanent Part time 2nd shift gate clerk (Wed. – Sun, hours vary on season).
3rd Shift Ranger – part time summer help wanted for the summer seasonal 3rd shift ranger position. The shift will be from 10:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights with some holidays. Requirements for ranger; must be able to lift 80 lbs., have a current drivers license and able to walk up and down stairs.
To apply for either position, please stop by SBEA Administration Office at 4226 S Gold, Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to fill out an application.