MOVIES ON THE LAWN >> The Mickelsen Community Library will host free movie nights on Saturdays this summer. The movies will be shown starting between 8:30 and 8:45 p.m. on the lawn near the library. “Beauty and the Beast” will be shown Saturday .

Other movies on the schedule are: “E.T.” on Aug. 5; “Lego Batman” on Aug. 12; “Star Wars Episode IV: New Hope” on Aug. 19; and “Sing” on Aug. 26

The event is open to the public and pets are welcome. The library will sell popcorn and drinks for $1, cash only. Information: 568-1902.

YAPPY HOURS >> Friendly dogs and people are welcome to attend the next Yappy Hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and again on Aug. 11 at the Sam Adams Pub at the Centennial Club. The event is free and open to the public. The July theme will be Patriotic Pups, and the August theme will be Back to School. The event is outdoors on the pub’s patio. Information: 569-7294.

FORT BLISS OKTOBERFEST >> Tickets go on sale for the Fort Bliss Oktoberfest on Aug. 7. The event will be held Sept. 8-10 at Biggs Park.

Tickets are available at both Leisure Travel Services locations at Freedom Crossing and the Soldier Activity Center and at eventbrite.com.

Tickets are $35 and are needed to attend the first two days. Tickets include a German meal and commemorative beer stein. Beer is not included in the ticket price. Entertainment will be provided by Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express and the German air force Schuhplattler dancers.

The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sept. 8-9. The final day, Sept. 10, is a free, nonticketed family day and will be held from noon to 5 p.m. You must be at least 18 to attend the first two days and 21 to drink alcohol. Information: 588-8247.

CARDBOARD REGATTA >> The third annual Cardboard Regatta will be held starting at 1 p.m. Aug. 26 at Community Pool, 253 Club Road. Boats can be made of cardboard and other recyclable material, and there must be two riders per boat. The event is free and open to Department of Defense ID cardholders. Preregistration is required at bliss.armymwr.com (search for Cardboard Regatta). Information about approved materials and rules can also be found on the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Web site. Information: 569-7294.

TAP AND CORK TICKETS ON SALE >> Tickets for the Tap and Cork: Craft Beer and Wine Festival are on sale. The event will be held from 2 to 10 p.m. Aug. 5 and from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Centennial Club.

Tickets for one day cost $15 for Department of Defense ID cardholders, $18 for the general public and $20 at the door. You need to be at least 18 years old to attend and 21 to drink alcohol.

Tickets include 10 samples of beer and/or wine and a complimentary glass. Tickets are available at neonticket.com or at Leisure Travel Services at Freedom Crossing or the Soldier Activity Center. Information: 588-8247.

CLIMBING CLASSES >> Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation is hosting climbing classes from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 4 and Sept. 22 at the Soldier Activity Center. The cost is $8 per class, and the event is open to anyone who is at least 10 years old. Climbers who are age 10 to 17, however, must have a parent or legal guardian present. Registration is being accepted at the Soldier Activity Center. Information: 744-1532.

PK-12 EDUCATION FAIR >> Fort Bliss will have its annual Pre-K-12 Education Fair from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 1 at the Centennial Club. The event is free and open to all military families. Children and parents will be able to meet with more than 100 school representatives and organizations. Attendees can learn about athletics, health services, student and parent services, special education, Junior ROTC, bilingual education, magnet programs and others. Information: 569-5064.

HIRING FAIR >> Fort Bliss will have one of its semiannual Hiring Fairs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Centennial Club. The free event is open to all active duty, family members, retirees and other military ID cardholders. Information: 569-5838.

RELOCATION FAIR >> Newcomers to Fort Bliss and El Paso can find out about their new home during the annual Bienvenidos a Bliss Relocation Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Centennial Club. The event is free and open to the public. It will feature local businesses, travel and tourism representatives and on-post organizations. Information for businesses that would like a table: 568-6078. General information: 569-4227.

BUNCO EVENT >> The Pershing Pub will host a bunco event at 6 p.m. July 27. The cost is $15, which includes unlimited play and one drink. The event is open to anyone who is at least 18 years old. The theme is Patriotic Night, so dress accordingly. Reservations are encouraged. Information: 781-6809.

CAVE EXPEDITION >> Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation is organizing a trip to the Lower Cave at Carlsbad Caverns National Park on July 29. The cost is $40 and includes transportation, cave tour and guide services. The park entry fee is not included. The event is open to anyone who is age 16 or older. Reservations are being accepted at the Soldier Activity Center. Information: 744-1532.

BALMORHEA TRIP >> Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation is organizing a trip to Balmorhea State Park on Aug. 12-13. The cost is $45 per person or $150 for a family of four. The fee includes park entry, camping equipment, personal flotation devices, one dinner and transportation. The event is open to the public for ages 10 and older. Sign-ups are being accepted at the Soldier Activity Center. Information: 744-1532.

WELCOME BACK RIGHT ARM NIGHT >> Right Arm Night will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Pershing Pub. There will be free Mexican food, frozen margarita specials, prizes and other fun features. Information: 781-6809.

HIGH STAKES BINGO >> The Centennial Club will host a bingo event on Aug. 26. The event is open to Department of Defense ID cardholders who are 18 and older. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early-bird play starts at 6 p.m. and high-stakes bingo starts at 7 p.m. The cost starts at $40. Early registration is required and space is limited to 150 people. Information: 744-8427.

WAGON TRAILS MARKET >> Old Fort Bliss Replica will host a Wagon Trails Market on Fridays through Aug. 25. The event will run from 4 to 6 p.m. and includes food, crafts and demonstrations from vendors.

Booth space is free, but vendors must provide their own tables, signs and a change fund. The market will be closed on federal and training holidays. Information: 588-8482.

BOWLING SPECIALS >> Desert Strike Lanes has a couple of special offers good from 7 to 11 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 31. Bowlers can get unlimited bowling, including shoes, during those hours for $9 per person. Four bowlers can bowl unlimited times together for $49.95 and that includes shoes, one large pizza and a pitcher of soda. Information: 568-6272.

EARLY BIRD GOLF >> The Underwood Golf Complex will have early bird specials from 6 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday through Oct. 31. During those times, it costs $15 to play nine holes, and the price includes a cart. Information: 568-1059.

FAMILY DAY AT WALL >> The Soldier Activity Center is having open climbing on its indoor climbing wall from noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. The event is open to climbers age 4 and older, based on equipment requirements. The event is free for active duty and $4 for all others. Information: 744-1532.

— Compiled by David Burge