NAWSCL Community Day

Special presentations by VX-9, VX-31 and EOD, aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, robots and a variety of other facets of China Lake technology will be available for viewing during Community Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Armitage Airfield.

"Community Day was established to thank the local communities for their support," said NAWSCL Commanding Officer Captain Rich Wiley. "For the past couple of years it was held on Blandy Street. Since aircraft play such an important part to the base, I felt it would be more appropriate and 'user friendly' to host the event at Armitage Airfield."

Food and drinks will be available for purchase. There will also be an MWR Kids' Zone available for a small fee.

In addition, guests will be able to enjoy the third annual Sidewinder Classic Car Show - "From the Fleet to the Street." For more information, or to register a vehicle, go to the Sidewinder Motor Club Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/ Sidewinder-Motor-Club-307106836096485.

Sandquist Gate will open to the public at 9:45 a.m. and will close to incoming traffic at 3 p.m. Drivers will need a valid driver's license for vehicular entrance and all guests 16 years of age or older will need a picture ID. To get to the Sandquist Gate, go north on China Lake Blvd and past the Inyokern Road intersection. Inyokern Road turns into Sandquist Road. From Inyokern Road, going east, turn left at the Inyokern Road and China Lake Blvd intersection. Signs will be posted.

As with any military installations, vehicles and paraphernalia are subject to search. The following items are prohibited: large camera equipment, oversized camera bags, oversized purses (larger than 1 cubic foot), alcohol, glass, pets, weapons of any kind, mace, illegal drugs or paraphernalia (including medical marijuana), flammable liquids, fireworks, scooters, bicycles, skateboards and gang-related clothing, etc. Personnel found with prohibited items may be asked to leave the premises.

Items which will be allowed include folding/camping chairs, water and childcare needs. 
This is just one event that is occurring in the Ridgecrest area this weekend. Participants may also want to check out the events behind held at the second annual Petroglyph Festival taking place in Ridgecrest, California. For more information, go to http://www.rpfestival.com/