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SOUTH POTOMAC PILOT NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUTH POTOMAC DEFENSE COMMUNITY

Piscataway-Conoy Members Gather Common Plants from Uncommon Place

By Andrew Revelos

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The common cattail of the typha genus is one of the world’s most ubiquitous plants. Found on every continent except Antarctica, cattails are also among the most useful wild plants to humans. With its strong, flexible leaves and stems, along with edible pollen spikes, shoots and rhizomes, native peoples around the globe use cattail—also called bulrush, catninetail or raupõ—in innumerable and ingenious ways.

For the descendants of the Piscataway people around what is today Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head, the cattail serves not only as a traditional building material for things like mats, wigwams, fish traps and arrows, but also as a powerful link to their ancestral heritage.

Members of the Piscataway-Conoy Tribe relived part of that heritage during a special collection of cattail Aug. 8 on the base. Members of the tribe will use the plants they collected to construct traditional items that will be featured in the 125th anniversary celebration for NSF Indian Head.

“What we’re planning on doing for the anniversary of the base is to demonstrate how we use these [cattails] to make things like mats, fishing wares, arrows in the traditional way,” said Mario Harley, an employee of Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA) and member of the Piscataway-Conoy.

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

From right to left, Jeremy Harley, Jesse Swann, Brandon Harley, Francis Gray, and Mario Harley. Members of the Piscataway-Conoy Tribe returned to their ancestral home at what is today Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head on Aug. 8 to collect cattail plants, which they will use to make traditional items. The items will be showcased as part of the base’s 125th anniversary celebration.

“People drive by these plants every day and just see a plant, but it is a lot more to us from a cultural perspective.”

Of course, the cultural history of Indian Head predates the establishment of the Navy base in 1890, though many are perhaps unaware of just how much and how long

native civilization existed in the area before the arrival of European colonists. The name Indian Head is derived from the phrase Indian Headlands, a historical reference to an early reservation in the area and to the dense population of Native Americans supported by the area’s rich land and waters. The abun-

dance of food and the dense population it supported resulted in a society far more complex than what is commonly described in European historical narratives. Indian Head simply was not the virgin, virtuallyuninhabited wilderness described by some colonists when they arrived in the New World.

The ever-growing archaeological record of Indian Head and the surrounding region aligns with the accounts of its original inhabitants, as passed down to the Piscataway people today: Indian Head is an extraordinarily special and historic place indeed.

It was for these reasons that members of the tribe returned to gather very common plants from a very traditional place.

“It’s one of those kinds of locations where we had everything we needed to sustain ourselves all four seasons,” said Harley. “We were not a migratory people. By having so many creeks—the fish, the oysters, the crabs—along with the bounty of the land, we were able to have a lot of free time to for ourselves.”

One of the things the Piscataway people did with their free time was to trade. “We were not an isolated people,” said Harley. “We were interacting with people in the Great Lakes and the Pacific Valley, as well as down south to the Gulf

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Commandant’s Corner

By Rear Adm. Yancy Lindsey, Naval District Washington This month’s photo is my dog, Sassy’s first visit to the NDW headquarters building.

First and foremost, I’m happy to announce that I’ve selected Command Master Chief (CMC) Dee Allen as the next NDW Region Command Master Chief. Command Master Chief Allen had been temporarily filling in at the Region and doing an outstanding job. I’m glad she was willing to apply for the Region CMC position and look forward to continuing to work with her.

My second month in command has been as interesting and encouraging as the first. I continue to be impressed with the enthusiasm and dedication with which our NDW family supports our myriad of cus-

tomers. From complex warfare centers and highly visible ceremonial events to educating the next generation of naval leaders and operating the finest military medical center in the world, we facilitate and support our tenants’ vitally important work 24/7/365.

Again, thank you for what you do for our Navy and our nation.

I’ve now had the chance to visit two of our installations, Naval Air Station Patuxent River and Naval Support Activity (NSA) South Potomac. Both were great visits and provided me a valuable perspective on these installations’ mission and some of the challenges they and their tenants face. Captain Fleming

and Captain Feinberg and their staffs are doing a great job supporting their tenants, leading/protecting their installations and maintaining an informative, collaborative engagement with their respective local communities.

I also visited the ceremonial guard.

What a sharp, enthusiastic, and motivated group of professionals. I am honored to serve with them and am looking for opportunities to get them more involved in the Navy’s community outreach and recruiting efforts.

This past month, I had the privilege of hosting a full honors arrival for Admiral Tomahisa Takei, Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self-De-

fense Force, in Leutze Park on the Washington Navy Yard. It was a great and fitting ceremony for such an important military leader and friend of the U.S. military. If you’ve never attended a full honors arrival, I recommend you join us for one in the future. I think you’ll find them interesting and patriotic.

Looking ahead, in August I’ll visit NSA Annapolis, NSA Washington, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and NSA Bethesda. That leaves just Naval Support Facility Thurmont remaining. I’m looking forward to seeing these installations through the commanding officers’ and staff’s eyes.

And, last but not least, the Navy’s 240th birthday is just around the corner on Oct. 13. Hope you’re planning to join in the celebration.

I’ll provide additional information on the events as it comes available.

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Feds Feed Families Helps Fight Food Insecurity Locally

by Barbara Wagner, Staff Writer Every year more than 48 million Americans experience some form of food insecurity. The effect of hunger cannot be overstated: whether a missed meal or a day of food, hunger impacts entire families. Almost 17 million of those Americans who experience hunger on a daily basis are children.

For a child during their critical growth period, a lack of nutritious food can impact not only their physical and mental development but their abilities to perform at their best in school. On any given day, one in five children do not know where or when their next meal will come.

With school out for summer vacation, many children who normally rely on the school lunch program for breakfast and lunch have no provisions for these meals, and families turn to the local food banks for assistance. This makes it particularly difficult for food banks as summer is

U.S. Navy photo by Barbara Wagner

Emptying shelves at the NSF Dahlgren food bank await donations as well as volunteers to help restock the shelves. If you are interested in assisting the Chaplain’s Office with stocking the shelves with donations or need assistance, please contact RP1 Grayson Harrelson at (540) 653-8297. already a critical time for food donations. Most experience a decrease in donations during the warm

months with many families on holiday and food banks often scramble to meet the needs. This is where the

Feds Feed Families program makes such an impact.

Feds Feed Families is a

program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that provides a venue for federal employees to donate non-perishable foods that are distributed throughout their local communities. The food collected will provide healthy food to local food banks to reduce the impact on hunger in their local communities.

This year the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government organizations are stepping up to participate in the seventh annual Feds Feed Families Campaign. Last year federal employees collected almost 15 million pounds of food and the DoD provided a record-breaking 3.1 million pounds of food. Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) is doing its part to make the 2015 campaign more successful than 2014.

Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head are once again participating in the Feds Feed Families programs through a food drive that began July 15 and ends Sept. 30.

To donate non-perishable foods for the program, it’s as easy as purchasing a few extra items at the grocery store. Food banks need high fiber, low sodium and low sugar goods such as low sodium canned vegetables, fruits in light syrup or juice, or meats like tuna, salmon or chicken.

Other items in high demand at area providers are grain items such as white or brown rice, pastas, or mac and cheese. In addition hot or cold cereals, 100-percent juices, peanut butter and jelly, or canned and dried beans are very welcomed donations.

These items may be dropped off on NSF Dahlgren at the Chapel or Chapel Annex for local distribution. Since the kick-off on July 15, NSF Dahlgren has collected over 550 pounds of food.

An even easier way to donate is to purchase a food bag for $10 at the Commissary and those donations will go directly to

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Youth Dance Program Wows at Dahlgren Base Theater

Group Three dancers performed spectacular lifts and leaps at a recent performance by the children of the Youth Activity Center (YAC). The dance routines were choreographed by Rachel Archulet, NSF Dahlgren’s Youth of the Year. Although most of the students had never participated in dance classes, the audience was wowed by the level of skill they demonstrated during their performance. The students had about six weeks of lessons and practices prior to this performance.

U.S. Navy photos by Barbara Wagner

Rachel Archulet, NSF Dahlgren Youth of the Year recently choreographed a performance for 61 of the participants in the NSF Dahlgren summer Youth Activity Center (YAC) program. Pictured here, Rachel assists Amira with her tutu preperformance.

No butterflies here!

Students from the Youth Activity Center (YAC) recently wowed their parents with an outstanding dance performance at the Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren Base Theater. Pre-show the dancers prepare their makeup. Pictured here from left to right are Alannah, Rachel - the show’s choreographer, Yamile, Caitlyn and Anna.

Christa, the principal dancer, and Ashton and Coulson prepare for a lift at a recent performance by the children of the Youth Activity Center (YAC).

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Coast. The archaeological record supports those kinds of statements.”

As inheritors of a rich oral history tradition, the scale of their civilization and the trade it produced is no surprise to the modern Piscataway. For those looking for empirical evidence, however, items that are not native to the area have been recovered in digs in the region.

“Those are the kinds of things that are critical to [understanding] the history of this land and the story has barely been told,” said Harley.

Producing traditional items from cattail for the 125th anniversary of NSF Indian Head is one way to tell the story of the Piscataway; perhaps even more importantly, constructing the baskets allows members of the tribe an opportunity to share their heritage with the next generation.

Harley’s son, Jeremy, 14, was one of the young Piscataway men to participate in the cattail collection on his ancestral home. “It felt like I was with my ancestors,” he said of the cattail collection. “Taking on the traditions they did was

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Jeremy, 14, gathers cattail alongside other members of the Piscataway-Conoy Tribe during s special collection Aug. 8 at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head. special—you get a feeling like you belong here. This is what you were made for.”

Jeremy will also be alongside his father and other members of the tribe for the construction of the traditional items. “This is going to be new for me,” he said.

“I’m very excited about it. It’s sentimental in a way. It’s nice to have bonding time and to learn the things he learned… to have that knowledge that’s been passed down. I’m trying to learn as much as I can.”

That traditional knowledge will

Voter Registration Not a Given

By Barbara Wagner Staff Writer The 2016 Presidential debates have already begun and while we are a little more than 400 days until the presidential elections, state and local elections are looming large on Nov. 6. With that in mind, now is an excellent time to ensure that you are registered to vote. Whether you are a Virginia voter or voting for candidates in your home state, now is the time to update your voter registration if needed or apply to vote by absentee ballot.

Virginia makes it very easy for voters to ensure that their registration is up-to-date with an online site that allows voter to register for the first time or update their current registration. Visit https://www. vote.virginia.gov/ and ensure that your information is correct. The local Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) also have voter registration forms and once filled out, you can expect your voter registration card to be received in the mail in about two weeks.

Virginia voters must have their registration in place no later than Oct. 19 to ensure that they will be able to participate in November’s elections.

If you are new to the area, Command Voting Assistance Officer Frank Furtado wants to be sure that you know a few key things about your voter registration and information documents.

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“The post office will not forward those documents with your other forwarded mail, so it’s critical that newcomers notify their own county board of directors back home to let them know of their change of address so that they receive their voting information,” said Furtado.

Furtado also recommends that newcomers visit the Federal Voter Assistance Program (FVAP) at http://www.fvap.gov/ . The website is specifically designed to assist service members, their dependents and overseas civilians to be prepared to participate in upcoming elections.

With its simple interface, the website will guide you through the registration process as well as the absentee ballot process to make certain your vote is received in a timely manner, as well as providing access to your state and local voter registration website.

Most state voter registration websites provide you with access to the ballot on which you will be voting, so that you can research the candidates to be sure you are an informed voter as well.

It is important to check the rules and regulations for your own state, especially the deadline for applying for an absentee ballot; know that your ballot must be received before the close of polling day to count.

If you still have questions or concerns about voting or absentee ballot voting, Voting Assistance Officer Furtado is happy to assist you and may be reached at (800) 500-4947.

be on full display at the 125th anniversary celebration of NSF Indian Head, a prospect the elder Harley looks forward to.

“It ties in the whole story for the anniversary,” said Harley. “We want to let people know that yes, the Town of Indian Head has been here for nearly 100 years, the base has been around for 125 years, but we have a 13,000-year story. The oral history of these traditional items—made by our ancestors from plants that still grow on this land—we want to share that with people who may not be aware.”

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren congratulates this year’s Chief Petty Officer selectees! This year, 18 Sailors from the base were selected from commands including the AEGIS Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) and EOD Mobile Unit 12 Dahlgren Detachment.

The selectees have an arduous six-weeks of CPO 365 Phase II training ahead of them, however, before they are welcomed into the Chiefs Mess.

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either NSF Dahlgren or NSF Indian Head donation centers for distribution on base. These bags contain six canned items such as tuna, fruit and vegetables, pasta and rice-nutritionally dense non-perishables that go a long way in providing meals for families.

The food bank located at the Chapel Annex is available to anyone in need. Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Grayson Harrelson, the chaplain’s assistant who heads up the program on NSF Dahlgren shares, “The Feds Feed Families Campaign is truly what stocks our pantries at NSASP,” he said. “The food that is donated during these few months provides enough to get our pantry through winter and into the next campaign.”

One quick call to Harrelson at (540) 653-8297 or a visit to the Chapel Annex, or to the local Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office located in Building 214 on School House Lane, will provide you access to NSF Dahlgren’s food pantry.

“We think it works best when those who stop by for the food pantry select the items they need,” said Harrelson. “They know best what their families eat and can choose accordingly.

The Feds Feed Families campaign provides that selection and ‘shopping’ for their family lets them feel more a part of the process and less like a handout.

Sometimes just a little helping hand is what can get families

U.S. Navy photo by Barbara Wagner

Commissary patrons may pick up a food donation bag for $10 to provide Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head food banks with much needed nutritionally dense food. Shown here are the contents of one of the prepackaged bags. Other items in need such as peanut butter and jelly, pastas, boxed macaroni and cheese, and hot or cold cereals are also welcomed donations. through a situation and we want to be able to provide that help.”

NSF Indian Head tenant Marine Corps Command Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) is also collecting food for the Feds Feed Families Campaign. Donations can be dropped off at the United Service Organizations (USO) building located at 14 Strausse Ave. If you are in need on NSF Indian Head and would like to visit the food pantry there, a visit to the

USO office will provide you with the assistance you need.

The next time you find yourself shopping for groceries, remember to pick up a little extra for those in the community who may be experiencing food insecurity and drop it off at the Chapel or the Chapel Annex on NSF Dahlgren, or the USO building on NSF Indian Head. A little generosity goes a long way in feeding the less fortunate and right now the demand is great.

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Base Happenings Dahlgren

Daily Bread Moves to Chapel Annex

The Daily Bread Giveaway Program previously held at the USO building has moved to the Chapel Annex every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the foyer. A variety of breads, rolls, cakes, pies and cookies are available for free to those in need. For more information on the program contact RP2 Harrelson in the Chapel offices at 653-8297.

Friday, August 14, 2015

Dahlgren Summer Reading Program Ends With a Splash!

Second Tour Thrift Store

The Second Tour Thrift Store is open for your back-to-school shopping! The store is open Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

NSASP Navy Ball

The NSASP Navy Ball, celebrating the Navy’s 240th birthday, will be held Friday, Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. - midnight at Fredericksburg Square, 525 Caroline St. in Fredericksburg, Va. Event will include dinner, dancing, and all of the traditions honoring the Navy’s birthday.

Tickets are available at www.navyball.org, or by emailing navyballnsasp@gmail.com.

Indian Head

Indian Head 125th Anniversary Celebration

Come and celebrate NSF Indian Head’s 125th anniversary at a family festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Indian Head Village Green Pavilion. Event will be held from noon - 6 p.m. and include live music from the Navy Band Commodores and local favorites The Sam Grow Band, historic displays and STEM demonstrations, children’s inflatables and activities, food vendors, a reunion of former base employees and more! This event is free and open to the public.

Attendees with base access will be allowed to park on base near the Navy Exchange/NSLC and walk to venue. For more info, call (866) 359-5540.

U.S. Navy photos by Stacy Scarabello

Children and parents enjoyed a pizza party at the pool in an event that marked the end of the Summer Reading Program. This year marked Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren’s biggest success yet with a total of 360 Summer Reading Program participants. Everyone spent the summer reading new books as well as re-reading some all-time favorites! This year over 30 children from the Youth Activities Center also participated in the program.

“Treasures” Thrift Store Donations

“Treasures” is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is located at 12 Strauss Ave. next door to the USO. Donations of gently used items are currently being accepted.

Barbeque truck at IH, Stump Neck

Enjoy delicious T&J Barbeque at NSF Indian Head on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to the library, and at the NSF Indian Head Stump Neck Annex on Tuesday, from approximately 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., next to Building 2195.

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MWR Highlights erages) are available for purchase. All with base access are invited. Participants playing bingo must be 18 years of age or older. A valid form of identification must be shown to purchase alcoholic beverages. For more information, please contact the ITT office at 540653-8785.

Special Event Operation Bravo Adult Comedy & Variety Show

Aug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. Join us for cocktail hour at JD’s Conference Center Room 100 at 5:30 p.m. The Comedy & Variety Show will start at the Dahlgren Theater at 7:30 p.m. starring The Bornstiens, Tom Ogden and David Beck. Free tickets available at www.nsfdahlgren. eventbrite.com.

Aquatics Center 540-653-8088

Summer Hours

In addition to lap swim you can enjoy open rec swim every day during summer! Bring the kids to the pool and keep cool. If you need a summertime birthday idea, why not rent out the pool? Inquire about pool parties with a staff member today!

Open Recreation Swimming: Now through Aug. 23 Sunday – Saturday Noon to 6 p.m.

Cardboard Boat Regatta

Aug. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. Is your boat seaworthy?

Come out and race it against other boats in your category! Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each division. Overall awards will be given for most artistic, most likely to be marooned and most durable.

Divisions will include family (at least one adult), all military, chief selectees and kids (no adults). Boats are to be constructed with cardboard, plastic sheeting and duct tape only. Racers will complete two laps (down and back) in 25 yard pool and kid’s division will compete one lap. Children will be required to wear a life vest. The Aquatics Center has a limited supply to be used. Participants must provide their own paddles.

Please register at the Aquatics Center by Aug. 10. Cost: FREE.

Junior Lifeguard Program

Aug. 17-20 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eligible patrons include all children, ages 10 to 14, with base access.

Find out if you have what it takes to be a lifeguard!

Learn basic lifeguard skills and shadow guards while they work. Be prepared to swim every day. Register now! There is a class participant minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10. Cost: $150. Please register at the Aquatics Center by Aug. 12.

Bingo

540-653-8785

Summer Specials

$1,900 Jackpot and 57 numbers (Assuming no one wins Aug. 13 jackpot. If jackpot was won it will start back at $1,000 and 48 numbers). Thursday Evenings at the Community House. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Bird games start at 5 p.m. New spring specials are here! Buy 2 packs for $35 and get 1 double action and 1 purple card for free. Buy 3 packs for $45 and get 1 double action, 1 red and 1 purple card for free! Military, Military Spouses, Retired Military and Dependents can buy 1 regular pack for $20 and get 1 double action, 1 purple and 1 red card for free! Try your luck on Thursday! The jackpot now starts at $1,000 and 48 numbers and will increase $100 and 1 number each week it is not won. Payouts for regular games start at $50.

Food and beverages (non-alcoholic and adult bev-

Cannonball Lanes 540-653-7327

Games

Military $3, Civilian $4. Hourly Bowling: Military $20, Civilian $25 Shoe Rental: Military $1.50, Civilian $2.50.

Summer hours

You can now join in the bowling fun as early as 11 a.m.!

Looking to have a birthday party or after work gathering at Cannonball Lanes? Stop in or call to inquire about plans and rates for renting out the Multipurpose Room.

Triple Threat Thursdays

Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Every Thursday you can enjoy three games and shoes for only ten dollars!

All-U-Can Bowl Fridays

Every Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. Enjoy two hours of all you can bowl! Rates for all you can bowl are: Military $6.95/person & Civilian $7.95/person.

Both rates include shoe rental.

Scotch Doubles

Aug. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Teams of two will bowl three games and the top three teams will be awarded trophies. Please register at Cannonball Lanes. Cost: $20 per team.

Child & Youth CDC 540-653-4994 YAC 540-653-8009

Give Parents a Break

At the Child Development Center. Eligible patrons include all children 6 weeks to 5 years of age (not in kindergarten). The CDC is offering extended hourly care scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month and the 2nd Saturday of each month. This care is free with a respite care referral and $4/hour for all other eligible patrons. Please call the center for more information and to register.

Craftech

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Customize your back to school items

Backpacks, lunch boxes, pencil cases, clothing, blankets, jackets… you name it, they’ll customize it!

Creative Classes at Craftech

Fill your home with new décor that you create yourself! Craftech offers classes for framing and matting, stained glass, wax and watercolor and wreath making!

Craftech can also personalize just about anything for you! They have a brand new embroidery machine.

Stop in today and see what they can do for you!

Fitness Center 540-653-8580

Fall Intramural Sports

Eligible patrons include all with base access and invited guests. Join us for fall league organizational meetings! League cost: Active Duty – FREE; Retiree/ Active-Duty Dependents - $15; DoD Civilians - $30;

Dahlgren Movie Theater 540-653-7336

Civilians - $5; AD, Retired, Reserve, Family Members (E7 - above) $4; AD, Reserve, Family Members (E6 below) - $2.50; Child (6-11) - $2; Child (5 and under) - Free; Tickets for a movie shown in 3-D are an additional $1

Friday, Aug. 14 12 p.m., Pirates! Band of Misfits FREE ADMISSION, PG Friday, Aug. 14 1:40 p.m.

Journey to the Center of the Earth FREE ADMISSION, PG Friday, Aug. 14 3:30 p.m.

Journey 2: Mysterious Island FREE, PG Friday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m., Max, PG Saturday, Aug. 15, 4 p.m.

The LEGO Movie - FREE ADMISSION, PG Saturday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m.

Self/Less, PG-13 Friday, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.

Trainwreck, R Saturday, Aug. 22, 4 p.m.

Minions, PG Saturday, Aug. 22, 7 p.m.

Minions - *3D, PG Contractors/Off-Base Civilians - $40.

Wednesday, Aug. 5 – Soccer Meeting at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 12 – Softball Meeting at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 19 – Flag Football Meeting at 11:30 a.m.

Pump-N-Run

Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. Eligible to all with base access.

Join the Dahlgren Fitness Center for the annual PumpN-Run 1.5M event! Total time will be calculated by subtracting 15 seconds from the 1.5 mile run for each time a competitor lifts a percentage of his/her body weight. Percentage of body weight to chest press: (Ages15-29) Men 100 percent, Women 70 percent (Ages 30-39) Men 90 percent, Women 60 percent (Ages 40-49) Men 80 percent, Women 50 percent (Ages 50 and over) Men 70 percent, Women 40 percent Awards will be given for: overall male and female finishers, overall male and female active-duty military, and most reps by male and female participants. Please register by Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Dahlgren Fitness Center. Cost: $5

General Library 540-653-7474

Storytime at the Library

Every Friday at 10 a.m. Short or tall, big or small, enjoy storytime and crafts for all! Join the General Library every Friday to read a story and make a craft.

Cost: FREE.

Mommy and Me Tea Party

Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. Enjoy our professional face painter and balloon artist with a morning of mother-child bonding time, over tea and crafts! Cost: FREE.

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Community Notes Dahlgren Back to School Supplies Donations

The King George Ruritan Club invites you to “stuff the bus” and will have a donation box for school supplies at the King George Walmart to support our local school children. Exit Realty is also collection donations to support the Bright Beginnings Program at the King George YMCA. Donations can be dropped off at the Exit Realty Office located at 7947 Kings Highway. Donations will be accepted until Aug. 31. For a complete list of school supplies visit www.kgcs.k12.va.us

Wreath Laying at Mary Washington Monument

In celebration of the life and death of Mary Washington, the Washington Heritage Museums will lay a wreath at her Monument on Aug. 22, 11 a.m to 2 p.m. at 905 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA. This special tour will start at St. George’s and progress through town to the Mary Washington Monument on Washington Avenue. Scott Walker will lead the tour and talk about Mary Washington’s life, death and her lasting legacy in the Fredericksburg area. For more information call 540-373-1569

Caledon State Park Sunset Kayak Trips

Enjoy a sunset paddle on the lower Potomac River with a chance to view bald eagles, herons and other wildlife as they search for food along our shore. 6:30 p.m.

Solo paddlers must be at least 16 if accom-

panied by an adult in another boat or 18 if unaccompanied. $19/solo $25/tandem kayak. Space is limited to 14 paddlers/trip Reservations Required. 8/14, 8/15, 8/21

Full Moon Kayak Trips

Enjoy a moonlight paddle on the lower Potomac River with a chance to view wildlife as they search for food along our shore. 7:30 p.m. Solo paddlers must be at least 16 if accompanied by an adult in another boat or 18 if unaccompanied. $19/solo $25/tandem kayak. Space is limited to 14 paddlers/trip Reservations Required. 8/28, 8/29, 8/30, 8/1

Parent Involvement Survey

All parents of school-aged children and youth who receive special education services in Virginia are encouraged to complete the Virginia Department of Education’s annual Parent Involvement Survey. The survey will remain open through Sept. 30. If you have any questions concerning the survey please contact Hank Millward, at 804-3710525, or Hank.Millward@doe.virginia.gov The survey can be located online at https:// www.surveymonkey.com/r/VDOEParentInvolvementSurvey2014-2015

The Ride to Conquer Cancer D.C.

Registration is now open for the 2015 Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting John Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Sibley Memorial, Suburban and Howard County General Hospitals. The ride is a 2 day 150 mile bike ride that will be held Sept. 19-20 in Washington, D.C.. For more information,

visit http://dc15.ridetovictory.org/site/ PageServer?pagename=dc15_aboutevent, or call (202)601-8689

Caledon State Park Geocaching 101

Check out the sport of Geocaching, a global scavenger hunt. With over 2 million caches hidden worldwide you can begin an adventure that could take you anywhere.

GPS units supplied.

2 p.m. 8/23 $3/person or $8/family Reservations required

Indian Head Smart Start Sports Development Program

Have a future Babe Ruth or Beckham?

The Smart Start Sports Development Program is a 6 week long course to introduce and prepare three to five year olds and their parents to organized sports in a fun and safe environment. Classes start on Thursday Sept. 17 and run every Thursday from 5-6 p.m. at the Youth Activity Center (YAC), Building 470. A parents meeting will be offered on Thursday Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at the YAC. Kids will develop skills such as throwing, catching, batting and kicking. For more information contact the YAC at 301-7435456.

Town of Indian Head Back to School Night

Come out to the Town of Indian Head

Back to School Night on Thursday Aug. 20 from 7-9 P.M at the Indian Head Village Green Pavilion. Free admission includes dinner and snacks! Children must be accompanied by an Adult and there will be loaded backpack door prizes. Event is for prek-8th grade students from Indian Head Elementary and General Smallwood Middle. For more information contact Karen@ townofindianhead.org or call 240-375-4061

NSF Indian Head USO Back to School Backpack Giveaway

NSF Indian Head USO will host its backpack giveaway on Friday Aug. 14, from 10-2.

The first 100 dependent school-age children will receive a backpack with school supplies!

Photos and Artifacts Sought for 15th Annual Nanjemoy Heritage Day Event

On Saturday, Sept. 12, the 15th annual Nanjemoy Heritage Day will be held at the Nanjemoy Community Center (4375 Port Tobacco Road) from noon until 3 p.m. The Department of Community Services is requesting old family photos and Nanjemoy artifacts to showcase. If you have a piece of Nanjemoy heritage to share, or you would like to be part of the parade with a classic vehicle or antique farm equipment, contact the Nanjemoy Community Center coordinator at 301-246-9612. The festivities will begin with a lively parade. Following the parade, participants will enjoy live music, crafts for the kids, face painting, area artists, local

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sic. The Liberty Center will provide chairs, roasting forks, s’mores, hotdogs and drinks. Cost: FREE.

Movie & Pizza Night

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Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. Watch your favorite movies, relax and enjoy FREE pizza!

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540-653-8785 Aug. 25. Enjoy all-you-can-eat picnic from noon to 2 p.m., free parking, free dessert, DJ music and a free private Military/DoD water park party from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $39.95, which is a $100 value! Get your tickets at sixflags.com/America and enter promo code MILITARY0198.

The Liberty Center and all activities are for Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.

Flicks Friday

Come out and watch any movie from our collection. Drinks and popcorn are on us! Cost: FREE.

Maryland International Raceway Trip

Aug. 15. Join Liberty for a trip to the raceway. This is a Young Guns Showdown – Battle of the Juniors.

Register at the Liberty Center by Aug. 12.

Wing Wednesday

Aug. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy FREE hot wings while they last! Cost: FREE.

Fire Pit Fun

Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Bring your guitar or enjoy the mu-

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Storytime at the Library

Aug. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Join us at the library every other Tuesday for a story and a craft.

301-744-4761

Open Bowling

Aquatics Center

540-653-7277

General Library

Stars & Strikes Bowling Center

Six Flags Military/DoD Appreciation Day Picnic

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Dive-In Movie

Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a dive-in movie at the Aquatics Center!

All the movies are family friendly and begin at dusk.

Cost: Military, Free. All Others $4.

Child & Youth CDC 301-744-4458

Give Parents a Break

At the Child Development Center. Eligible patrons include all children 6 weeks to 5 years of age (not in kindergarten). The CDC is offering extended hourly care scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month and the 3rd Saturday of each month. This care is free with a respite care referral and $4/hour for all other eligible patrons. Please call the center for more information and to register.

Every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. Bring the family out for an exciting night of bowling! It’s perfect for an affordable night out with friends. Cost: Military, $2/game and $1 shoe rental; Civilian, $3/ game and $1 shoe rental.

Lunchtime Bowling

Every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy lunch and bowling fun on your break!

Cosmic Bowling

Aug. 22 from 5 to 10 p.m. What glows in the dark and is too much fun to miss? Cosmic bowling at Stars & Strikes Bowling Center! Cost: Military, $2/game and $1 shoe rental; Civilian, $3/game and $1 shoe rental.

Weight House Fitness Center 301-744-4661

NSASP All-Star Softball Game

Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. Join us for our annual competition between Dahlgren and Indian Head! Come out and cheer on your favorite softball players! Concessions will be available. Events include two games between CBRIF and South Potomac, and a Home Run Derby.

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heritage displays, classic cars, games, and more. Refreshments and souvenir t-shirts will be available. For more information, call 301-246-9612. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711 or Relay Service TDD at 800-735-2258.

Kid’s Summer Show Featuring Reggie Rice- the SuperMagicMan!

La Plata Town Hall will continue its Kid’s Summer Show on Aug. 18 with Reggie Rice, aka The SuperMagicMan! A three-time D.C. Comedy Magician of the Year, Rice has appeared on Travel Channel and performed for First Lady Michelle Obama for the last three years at Children National Medical Center. The show will begin at 10 A.M. The shows are geared towards preschool and elementary age children and are approximately 45 minutes long. The shows are free and open to the public. Shows will be held outdoors on the West lawn where the Friday night concerts take place (weather permitting - shows will not be moved indoors).

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. No concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring drinks and snacks along

U.S. Air Force Band “Max Impact” to perform at Summer Concert Series

On Aug. 14 the Summer Concert Series continues at the La Plata Town Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. Max Impact is the premier rock band of the United States Air Force. Commissioned in 2005, the band’s seven members perform exciting original music, rock, country and patriotic favorites as well as classic and current pop hits. In addition to entertaining military and civilian audi-

ences in the United States, Max Impact has thrilled troops with their hard-rocking energy and amazing musical versatility at forward deployed locations including Iraq and Afghanistan. The event kicks off at 7 p.m. bring your own blanket, chairs and coolers but remember no alcohol is permitted.

Concessions and an Ice Cream Truck will also be available as well as a play area for the kids allowing parents to keep an eye on the kids while enjoying the concert. Visit http://www.townoflaplata.org for a complete summer line up. Concert season runs through Sept. 22.

“Clear the Shelter” on Aug. 15 with Free Animal Adoptions

The Tri-County Animal Shelter has animals waiting for you. To find loving homes for these animals, adoption fees for all animals will be waived on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come find your perfect furry match on “Clear the Shelter” day!

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is located at 6707 Animal Shelter Road in Hughesville.

Shelter staff can be reached at 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992. Adoption hours are Monday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To view animals available for adoption, visit www.CharlesCountyMD. gov/es/animalshelter/tri-county-animalshelter or www.petfinder.com/shelters/ MD112.html to find your “purrfect” pet. For more information, call the shelter at 301932-1713 or 800-903-1992. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

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