Pope Community Briefs, December 11 to 18 Published Dec. 11, 2009 POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Bowl with Santa Visit the Pope Bowling Center tomorrow to bowl with Santa from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. The cost is $7.50 and includes the two hours of bowling, shoe rental, a choice of hamburger or hot dog meal and a gift bag for children. Reservations may be made at the bowling center. For more information, call 394-2891. Milk, cookies with Santa The New Parent Support Program invites all children to have a special treat with Santa from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the mental health classroom in the AFRC. For more information, call 394-4700. Holiday Door Contest The Holiday Door Decorating Contest, sponsored by the Pope Community Center, is Dec. 18. Judging is based on creativity, design and theme. Supplies are to be provided by each participant. Prizes will be awarded, and participants must register by close of business today. For more information, call the Community Center at 394-2779. Gingerbread House Contest The Pope Library is hosting its annual Gingerbread House Contest Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and decorating detail and must be submitted to the Pope Library by 4 p.m. on the day of the contest. For more information, call 394-2195. Party at the Library The Pope Library Holiday Party is Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of games, refreshments, holiday cheer and Santa. Arrive early for photos. For more information, call 394-2195. 5K Jingle Bell Walk/Run Join in the holiday fun Dec. 18 during the 5K Jingle Bell Walk/Run at 2 p.m. at the Pope track. Bring your holiday spirit, hats, bells and mistletoe! Christmas Meal The Kitty Hawk Inn will be serving a special Christmas meal Dec. 25 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Items include salad bar, roast turkey, baked ham, roast beef, vegetables, fruits and desserts. The facility will be open to all active duty military members, retirees and their families. Menu prices are a la carte. For more information, call 394-4377. New Year's Eve Party Looking for a way to spend New Year's Eve? The Bowling Center is hosting its annual Youth New Year's Eve Bowling Party on Dec. 31 from 5 until 8 p.m., and its New Year's Eve Bowling Party from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Tickets are now for sale at the Bowling Center and pre-paid reservations are required. For more information, call 394-2891. Holiday Show The Palace Theatre of Myrtle Beach presents Christmastime Holiday Show starring The Twelve Irish Tenors. Performances are Mondays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and matinees on Wednesdays and Thursdays through Jan. 2. For reservations, call ITT at 394-4470 or 394-5462.