The Fort Carson Main Post Exchange Shopping Center is located at Bldg. 6110, Martinez St. It provides customers a variety of services under one roof. It includes the PX, Barber Shop, Beauty Shop, GNC, Flower Shop, Vision Center and Doctor of Optometry, Portrait Studio, 576-2057, Carson Flags. The food Court offers Taco John’s, Charlie’s Steakery, Burger King Express, Robin Hood Sandwiches and Anthony’s Pizza. For more information, call the PX at (719) 538-5737 or the Food Court at (719) 576-5661.

THRIFT SHOP

The Community Thrift Shop, located in Bldg. 1008 on Wetzel Avenue, sells used merchandise in good condition for soldiers and their families. Sales are open to the public. The shop is open from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the first Saturday after end-of-the month payday. Consignments are taken on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

MINI MALL

The Mini Mall is located in bIdg 1510 on Chiles. Facilities located in the Mini Mall are Furniture and Sporting Goods Store, 576-6313, Military Clothing Sales Store, 576-2586, Alterations Shop, 576-4304, Laundry/Dry Cleaning, 226-3770, Barber Shop, 576- 8013, Gift Shop, Military Communication Center (MCC), 576-4388, Laundromat, Enterprise Car Rental, 576-0727, and XTreme Frank's Franks., 576-1851.

CAR CARE CENTER

The main post Car Care Center is located in Bldg. 1515 on the corner of Chiles & Prussman Ave, (719) 76-6570.

SHOPPETTES & CLASS SIX STORE

AAFES offers three Shoppettes on Ft. Carson. Gate 20 Shoppette and Blimpies, 576-0492, are located in bIdg 3600 on Magrath, B Street Shoppette and Burger King Express, 576-1803, are located in bldg 900 on Magrath and the Housing Shoppette, 576-7923, located in bIdg 5940 Ellis. The Class Six Store, 576-6531, is located next to the Commissary, Bldg. 1524.

MILITARY CLOTHING SALES

The Military Clothing Sales Store, MCSS, is located in the Mini Mall Bldg. 1510 on Wetzel Ave. The store is open Monday - Friday 0900-1800, Saturday 1000- 1600 and Sunday 1100-1600. The phone number is (719) 576-2586.

U-HAUL

U-Haul, 527-8309, is located in Bldg. 980 next to the B Street Shoppette.

SNACK BAR

Irma's Place, 576-6485, is located in bldg 1851, open Monday - Friday 0500-1300.

OTHER CHECK CASHING

Most other post facilities accept checks written for small amounts above the amount of purchase. The Main PX accepts MasterCard, Discover, Visa, Star Card and Debit Cards. There is an Armed Forces Bank located in the back of the Main PX that offers a variety of other banking needs.

COMMISSARY

Fort Carson's Commissary is located in Bldg. 1525 in Founders Plaza, and is open 7 days a week. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Early Bird shopping Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., 15 items or less. The commissary stocks more than 16,500 items ranging from bakery goods to pet supplies. If you would like to place a special order check with anyone in a Navy Blue coat, or call (719) 526-2869.

ELKHORN CATERING AND CONFERENCE CENTER

The Elkhorn Catering & Conference Center is located in Bldg. 7300, off Woodfill Road. The Elkhorn Catering & Conference Center is a full service catering and meeting facility capable of hosting functions from small meetings in its executive conference room to providing formal dining of up to 400 guests in the ballroom, special events and activities, to include wedding receptions, private parties, hails and farewells and other functions for soldiers, civilians, and their families. For reservations or more information, call (719) 576-6646.

XTREME ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS BAR

The newest theme club in the Army. Opened in 2003, the new high energy club boasts 30 televisions, 6 satellites, several large screens and extensive selection of today's top video games and several pool tables. Xtreme features a quality bar atmosphere with high energy entertainment, focused on programming and interactive games. A full service bar is available 7 days a week. Joining forces, MWR and AAFES provides a Godfathers Pizza operation within the Xtreme complex. Godfather's is open 7 days a week, offering a variety of menu choices to include a weekday buffet, pizza by the slice, wings and sandwiches. For Xtreme, call (719) 576- 7540. For Godfather's Pizza, call (719) 576-9143.

TROOP STORES

Troop stores include: Ivy Bldg. 2355, open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Hospital PX, Bldg. 7500, open Monday through friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.