When the duty day is done and it's time to relax, you can bowl, play golf, swim laps or maybe see a movie. These and more are available on base. There are dozens of other opportunities to relax and have fun in the local area as well. The Ceramics, Awards and Engraving Shop offers a program in ceramic operations provided by contractors. There are many green-ware items and a full line of paints, glazes and supplies. Instruction and project storage is free. The Ceramic Shop also offers project packing and shipment for all users. For more information, call (940) 855-0118. For new Skills Development programming, call (940) 676-4810. The Auto Skills Center has 14 stalls with lubrication racks, a welding shop and computerized tune-up equipment. Qualified mechanics are on duty to advise patrons. Tools and all types of equipment, including computerized engine analyzer and alignment machines are available. The center is open Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed every Sunday, Monday and holidays. The last 30 minutes of each day is for clean-up of the shop area. For more information, call (940) 676-4110.

Sheppard has three lighted softball fields, a lighted football/soccer field and lighted professional running track. The fields are used for intramural and varsity outdoor sporting events, the annual Special Olympics, and Holiday special events. All fields can be reserved for squadron activities. For more information, call (940) 676-2022.

Keeping "Fit to Fight" is easy at Sheppard. With three fitness centers to choose from, exercising and having fun is a snap. Basketball, volleyball and racquetball are available at all three centers with intramural programs available.

Pitsenbarger Fitness Center, Building 450, (940) 676-0491—cardio room, weight room, juice bar, saunas, walleyball and the Health And Wellness Center.

Levitow Fitness Center, Building 384, (940) 676-2972 cardio room with personal viewing systems, weight room, intramural/varsity sports programs, spinning classes (an exercise program conducted on specially designed stationary bikes; the kids room is a child-safe, well-equipped exercise room for parents.