JBER hosts WinterFest at Hillberg Ski Area Published Dec. 20, 2018 673/ABW/PA JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Hillberg Ski Area at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, will kick off the season with WinterFest 2018, Dec. 21, from noon to 8 p.m. This free event, for all ages, is open to all DoD cardholders.The schedule of events is as follows:Noon to 5 p.m.• Ice Fishing• Dog Mushing• Snow Machine Rides (weather dependent)Noon to 6 p.m.• Reindeer Farm• Face Painters• Hank the Moose• Gingerbread House Building (while supplies last)• Ornament Decorating (while supplies last)2 to 5 p.m.• Pictures with Santa6 to 8 p.m.• Special Activities for Single Service MembersMedia desiring to cover the event from 12:30 to 2 p.m. must contact the JBER Public Affairs office by sending an email to jber.pa.mediaops@us.af.mil or calling (907) 552-8160 by 9 a.m., Friday, Dec. 21 and provide the name of the media outlet, the reporter and a phone number.--30--