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

Virginians Bring Barber Shop to NSF Dahlgren

by Jeron Hayes

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October 10 is a big day at Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren.

On that day, award-winning country singer Trace Adkins will take the stage on the Parade Field, bringing his brand of contemporary country to the enthusiastic crowd.

The crowd will first be treated to a sound that’s often associated with the past -the sound of barbershop harmony. The Virginians, who have been performing barber shop harmony for more than 68 years, will be the first act on stage and will bring their iconic style to the show.

Mike Wallen, the group’s director since 1998, said his group of more than 50 is “beyond excited” to play on such a stage. Wallen said the group practices once a week for three hours to prepare for the performances they give throughout the year. The group plays at churches, festivals and other events, and holds two signature events of their own, in the spring and at Christmas. The Virginians are part of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS), one of 600 choruses around the world.

Wallen, a career Army man, began music in high school, playing the trumpet and starring in two high school musicals. During his first six years of service, his music was lim-

The Virginians will provide their barber shop, a capella style to the Trace Adkins concert on Sat, Oct 10 at NSF Dahlgren. The group has been providing their unique style of music for nearly 70 years ited. “It was during the Vietnam era and I played Taps at funerals a lot,” he said. He was then approached about becoming a member of the Army’s premier band, Pershing’s Own, and quickly accepted. He did audio, lighting and recording for the band for many years. After 14 years in, he auditioned for the Army Corral and sang pop music with the group until he retired in 1991.

“I’ve been involved in barbershop as a hobby since 1975,” said Wallen. After the Army, he became the associate director of the Alexandria Harmonizers, a 4-time gold medal group. The Virginians gave him a chance to be a director and

he took it. The team still competes locally, hoping for an opportunity to compete nationally, but Wallin says competition is steep. They continue to work to reach that goal.

The “best part” for Wallin is directing. “I love to help the chorus in how to sing better and perform at as high a level as possible.” All the Virginians’ singers are amateurs with no formal musical education. “They love to sing and this is an outlet for them,” said Wallin. Since the group performs a capella, no instruments are needed. The group’s whole performance is from memory and relies on their execution of the songs.

When asked if finding voices for

the group has become more difficult, Wallin advised that every chorus struggles a bit, as fraternal organizations are not as popular as they once were. “But many find this a great avenue to get away from watching TV, the computer, and internet. They get to socialize, socializing with singing.” He said they have many long-standing members but recruiting can be difficult. “We offer gentleman an avenue once a week to enjoy singing as a hobby.

Once hooked, they almost always say they wish they’d found it when they were younger. It’s the a capella

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A Real Life ‘Gator Gal’ Finds Home at NSF Dahlgren

by Barbara Wagner Staff Writer

Don’t let the sweet smile or the innocent name of the petite mother of five at the Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) fool you. Angel Boily, the ombudsman coordinator, among other roles at the FFSC, is famously known around her home state as the first female licensed nuisance alligator trapper in northern Florida and only the fourth woman overall to be contracted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Having grown up near the Apalachicola River in Blountstown, Fla., Boily had spent her fair share of time around gators.

She knew enough to decide when they were stationed at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville that she wanted to apply to be a part of the state’s public alligator hunt drawing. The drawing was a lottery for hunters to receive tags to hunt for gators during a specific time period.

Boily registered for the drawing in hopes of having the opportunity to hunt gators for meat. While she

See Gator Gal, Page 2

Photo courtesy of Angel Boily

Angel Boily, NSF Dahlgren work and family life consultant at the Fleet and Family Support Center and her daughter Bridget Graves with “Hunter” a 13 foot long alligator. Boily and Graves are licensed nuisance alligator by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Boily holds the distinction of being only the fourth female licensed to hunt and trap alligators in Florida.

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Friday, September 25, 2015

Dahlgren Teachers Get Schooled at Fitness Center

by Barbara Wagner Staff Writer In an effort to promote a healthy lifestyle for the employees, Dr. Jeffrey Duncan, principal at the Dahlgren School and the teaching staff recently made a visit to explore the offerings at the newly opened Fitness Center on Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren.

“We were inspired to visit the new facility during conversations about ways to improve our school fitness. The Department of Defense has had a ‘Healthy Base Initiative’ and we want to do what we can here at Naval Support Activity South Potomac and the Dahlgren School,” Duncan said.

Understanding how important it is to ensure that the educators are at their best to give their best to the students, Joe Plato, the Dahlgren School representative on the school district health and Wellness Committee, and Duncan arranged for a visit to the new facility.

“Better fitness helps everyone in education. If the staff is healthy then we have consistent instruction without the need for a substitute to try to come in when a staff member is absent due to poor health,” Duncan said. “If our staff are more fit then they feel good about themselves and what they are doing. Our professional educators tend to focus on the students and their lessons - sometimes forgetting about taking care of themselves.”

At the facility, Fitness Trainer and Acting Director Donna Carter lead the group through the facility to highlight the many services offered at the Fitness Center and underscored the importance of fitness as a lifestyle and not a quick fix.

“It’s really important not only to take the time for fitness, but to have a fitness routine that you can fit into your life,” Carter said.

Carter went on to explain that a routine that you can regularly fit into your day-today life - whether at the fitness center or home will ensure that you are able to provide consistency in your workout.

“What I do here at the Fitness Center; I

ter means that everyone has one less excuse to keep them from participate in an active and healthy lifestyle For more information about services offered and the schedules for Group and Aqua Fitness classes for the Dahlgren Fitness Center, visit www.navymwrdahlgren.com.

Dr. Marsh Visits Dahlgren School Dr. Emily Marsh, left, acting director of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas, shares a laugh with Kathy Walseman, right, a teacher at Dahlgren School, during Marsh’s tour of the school Sept. 9. can do at home, “Carter said. “ Regardless of where I am I know I can fit this into my lifestyle.”

The teaching staff from Dahlgren School was impressed with the spaciousness of the facility along with the new classroom, where Carter took the time to educate them on the various services now offered through the improved facility including access to a massage therapist who sets up in the same classroom and various health and fitness education classes for all.

The new full court gymnasium brought more than a few impressed glances and appreciative comments. It was clear that the teachers could see how the gymnasium could benefit the students and the school with the space as well as providing an opportunity for a pick-up game or some free throw time.

A quick jaunt to the Aquatic Center rounded out the tour and several teachers noted that they already utilized the facility for lap swimming and aqua aerobics. In fact the trip even sparked one of the teachers to remember she had left her suit on her last visit.

“I had no idea that the new facility had already opened or I would have definitely been by through the summer, “stated Kathy Walseman, a middle school language arts teacher at the Dahlgren School.

Several of the teachers expressed a new

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was registering online, she noticed that you could also apply to be a trapper.

“I thought what the heck, I’ll give it a shot,” Boily said.

A year later, Boily received an email that would change not only her future but that of her whole family, including her 17-year-old daughter. The email informed her that there were to be two days of interviews for the position of nuisance alligator trapper. She was one of only two who were selected after the process to be contracted and licensed by the state that year. After receiving training with Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP) to prepare, Boily was officially a gator trapper and ready as she was going to be to start hunting.

“That first call was terrifying and exciting at the same time. We were told it was a huge alligator and we were prepared for the worst,” Boily said. “It took us two hours, but when we finally got it on the truck it was only a four foot gator.”

Four feet may not big by gator standards, but it was just enough to hook Boily and convince her that she was right where she needed to be. In turn, she encouraged her 17-year-old daughter to go out with her on a trapping excursion; following that, her daughter too was hooked. Along the way Boily would add other military spouses to her team, as well as-unbeknownst to her her future son-in-law.

found interest after having toured the facility to make the NSF Dahlgren Fitness Center a part of their healthy lifestyle choices.

After returning to Dahlgren School, the staff talked about ways that they could incorporate the facility into their day to day life.

“The teachers had discussions about yoga, morning and after school workout sessions, and began discussions about how we could use the facility to continue to improve Dahlgren School health and wellness,” Duncan said.

One tidbit mentioned by Carter on the tour that is good “FYI” for all is that the center will begin operating under new business hours beginning Oct. 1 with expanded hours throughout the week. The NSF Dahlgren Fitness Center hours will be 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the week and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Aqua Center will be open for lap swimming from 5 to 8 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday is the day for open swim hours which will be from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturdays during the fall and winter months.

The expanded hours at the Fitness Cen-

After touring Dahlgren’s fitness facilities, the Dahlgren School staff was visited

by Dr. Emily Marsh, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americans acting director. Marsh met with Duncan, teachers and staff members as part of a whirlwind tour that included West Point and Marine Corps Base Quantico.

“It’s been delightful,” said Marsh. “I’m really excited to get a chance to be in the field and see this school. It’s a sweet and special school in a small community. You could see the sense of community just driving onto the base.”

Before embarking on a tour of classrooms and other facilities at Dahlgren School, Marsh discussed new education standards for math recently adopted by DoDEA. “Our number one agenda item is that we provide our teachers in the field with what they need to understand the mathematics and to make those activities come alive for our students,” said Marsh.

The new math standards put even more emphasis on the importance of preparing children for college or a career, and Marsh hoped the new math would help students improve in other subject areas as well.

“What you do every day is so important,” she told the teachers. “I thank you for your attention to the new standards.”

DoDEA is also expected to adopt new literary standards in coming years.

Marsh offered high praise for the teachers as she explored the school, complimenting many teachers on the arrangements of their classrooms. She hopes to return to Dahlgren School again in the near future. “I look forward to coming back when you have students here,” she said. “That is always my best time of the day and I learn so much just by talking with the kids.”

alligators, Boily met a gentleman who would help her realize her dream to shed a more positive light on the reptiles she had grown to respect.

“We got a call to catch a gator that he had been attempting to get rid of for over a year.

Other trappers had come through, but all told [the client] that this was an elusive gator and it couldn’t be done, “Boily said. “My daughter and I were there for about half an hour when we identified the slide (the area where an alligator frequently enters and exits the water), and we set a trap. Within a little while, we caught it, killed it and had it on the truck. I let the property manager to let him know we were done and were leaving.”

Impressed with her success, the property owner later called Boily and let her know he had another retail property with a pond and he wanted to feature alligators there. From there, the venture became even more of a family affair.

“After I got my exhibitors license, even my younger children began to help out as well. They would hold the baby gators while we worked towards educating visitors,” Boily said. “After his first deployment, I even got my husband on board with the project.”

Boily’s husband, Lt. Justin Boily, is in training to be an instructor at the AEGIS Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) Not only was this unusual job a uniting force for her family, but through it, another member was added to their clan. Boily’s daughter Bridget met and worked with her soon to be husband Travis Graves trapping and dispatching nuisance gators.

“Bridget met him at the training class and it was if they had known one another

their whole lives,” Boily said. “He was our snatcher, he would cast a treble hook, catch the gator and snatch him out of the water for us to relocate or dispatch.”

The two have been working together for three years and are now married and are now the proud parents of a five-month-old, third-generation alligator hunter to carry on the legacy. All told, this family dispatched or relocated more than 100 gators and learned a great deal about themselves, while offering a great deal more to their community.

“I think it was important not only for my daughters to see me doing something nontraditional, but for other military spouse to see that ‘hey I can do something I want to do, I don’t have to work a desk job, or only be a mother and wife. I’m not confined by the stereotypical female role. ‘Boily said.

Today the Boily family enjoys the bountiful wildlife of Virginia and plans to enjoy the upcoming hunting seasons as a family here - minus the gators.

“I still find myself turning to look when I pass a retention pond. My head just automatically turns as if subconsciously I am expecting to find an alligator there,” Boily laughed. “These days I am doing the typical mom stuff - Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, PTA, and Sea Cadets and of course working here at the FFSC.” “If we do end up back in Florida at some point in time, I would definitely return to the FWS. I want to continue to education folks about these intelligent and magnificent creatures,” Boily said. “Given the change, I would much rather educate folks beforehand than have to come out to dispatch.”

U.S. Navy photo by Andrew Revelos

Photo Courtesy of Angel Boily

Angel Boily, an employee at Fleet and Family Services on NSF Dahlgren, with her first alligator trap, a four foot long gator.

After working with the FWS trapping and dispatching nuisance gators, Boily began to realize that many of the reptiles weren’t really nuisance animals at all. Maligned by their reputation, alligators were often finding themselves the targets of human fear, which in turn made them targets for Boily and her team.

“After spending some time I began to realize that many people weren’t educated about the alligators. [They] were just subscribing to the philosophy that they are killers and we shouldn’t have them around. My thought was - they were here first, we are the ones imposing,” said Boily.

It was at that time that Boily went on to get a license to house and exhibit alligators.

Through her work trapping and dispatching

U.S. Navy photo by Barbara Wagner

Fitness Trainer and acting Director Donna Carter spent some time recently providing the teaching staff from the Dahlgren School with a tour and information about the offerings at the NSF Dahlgren Fitness Center.

The fitness center will be changing their hours on Oct. 1 to 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the week and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

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Friday, September 25, 2015

NSWCDD Team Recognized

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division Battle Management System AC-130W Stinger II team gathers in front of the static 16-inch gun on the Parade Field Sept. 18. Col. Eric Forsyth, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Program Executive Office (PEO) Fixed Wing director, recognized the team for crucial contributions to the Precision Strike Package weapon system aboard the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) AC-130W Stinger II platform at a June SOCOM ceremony. The overall AC-130W SOCOM team - including those from NSWC Crane and Dahlgren Divisions, PEO-Fixed Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, and the U.S. Special Operations Forces Support Activity - won the Program of the Year for PEO Fixed Wing. The AC-130W Stinger II primary missions are close air support and air interdiction. Close air support missions include troops in contact, convoy escort, and point air defense. Air interdiction missions are conducted against preplanned targets or targets of opportunity, including strike coordination and reconnaissance. The same team also won the Special Operations Forces Acquisition Innovator Award for integrating new warfighting capabilities into the AC-130J. The AC-130J is the Special Operations Forces next generation gunship.

NSF Indian Head 125th Anniversary is Saturday The countdown is on - Saturday, Sept. 26 is NSF Indian Head’s 125th Anniversary Celebration! Join us at the Village Green Pavilion, 100 Walter Thomas Dr. in Indian Head, Md. from noon - 6 p.m. for a day of family fun.

4 p.m.

Navy Ceremonial Honor Guard drills Outdoor Stage (behind pavilion)

Schedule of events for the day:

4:30 p.m.

Sam Grow Band Outdoor Stage (behind pavilion)

Noon Anniversary Festival Opens Opening Remarks Piscataway Conoy Tribe ceremony Outdoor Stage (behind pavilion) Alumni Reunion kicks off Senior Center on the Green 12:15-1:45 p.m.

Navy Band, Country Current Outdoor Stage (behind pavilion) 1 p.m.

Alumni Panel Discussion Senior Center on the Green 2 p.m.

Time Capsule Opening / Reveal 2:30 p.m.

Navy Remarks Outdoor Stage (behind pavilion) 3 p.m.

Alumni Panel Discussion Senior Center on the Green

Alumni Reunion concludes

6 p.m.

Festival closes If you’ll be joining us for the event, here’s what you need to know for the day: - Bring your chairs and blankets to enjoy live music - If you have a DoD ID, you can park inside the gate near NSLC and walk through the base gate on Pye Street - Food vendors will have a variety of food and drinks for sale during the event. Note: Some vendors may not take credit cards - Historic displays can be found inside the Village Green Pavilion - No alcohol, coolers, pets or weapons - The employee reunion will be held inside the Senior Center, just behind the Pavilion, and will have panel discussions at 1 and 3 p.m.

- This event is free and open to everyone!

If you need more info, call the NSASP Public Affairs Office at (866) 359-5540.

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bug, they love it and stay a part of it for a long time,” said Wallin.

Being with the Virginians has afforded Wallin the opportunity to travel widely. His most memorable moment with the group was in 2006 when they traveled to St. Petersburg, Russia to represent BHS. “It was a trip that everyone remembers,” said Wallin. Over five days, the chorus sang six concerts “in some of the most beautiful auditoriums in the world,” said Wallin. “None used microphones. They were designed for musical performances for 600-800 people with no amplification. They were designed for a capella music.”

The last concert the group performed in Russia was at the largest auditorium they encountered, holding a crowd of 2000. “The night before the concert, a plane carrying children from an orphanage crashed in the mountains with no survivors,” said Wallin.

“The atmosphere for the concert was very sad. We asked Russian men learning how to sing to join us for our last song. It’s the only time we performed the song during the Russian tour. We turned down the lights and invited children to come up front and we sang ‘Let There be Peace on Earth.’ I was directing with tears streaming down my face. It was very emotional. It’s a moment I’ll never forget,” said Wallin.

When the Virginians take the stage at Dahlgren, they’ll do so with veterans among their ranks, and they’ll be happy to be giving back. “We have a World War II veteran in our chorus,” Wallin said proudly. “He’ll be right there singing with all of us.” They’ll certainly be proud to represent the military and even prouder to be part of a special evening.

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Friday, September 25, 2015

This Week in Navy History

BASE HAPPENINGS Dahlgren 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.

Dahlgren Commissary Closed Oct 10 The Dahlgren Commissary will be closed on Saturday, Oct. 10 and will be open Monday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Trace Adkins Ticket Exchange Tickets for the Trace Adkins concert on Saturday, Oct. 10 sold out in less than a week, leaving several fans ticketless for the event. In an attempt to get all Trace Adkins fans to the show, Dahlgren ITT is holding a ticket exchange. Any Trace Adkins ticket holders who cannot attend the concert or those who have extra tickets they will not use can turn them in to the ITT office, anytime during the week of Sept. 21-25. Tickets will then be available for pick-up the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 2, on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be a limit of 2 tickets per person.

Tickets cannot be held over the phone. All tickets must be picked up in person.

For more information, contact the ITT Office at 540-653-8785 or the MWR Admin Office at 540-653-7777.

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.

“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.

To publish information on your event or program under “Base Happenings,” contact Andrew Revelos at 540-653-6012 or email andrew.revelos1@navy.mil

U.S. Navy photo

The Polaris A-3, a submarine-launched ballistic missile capable of delivering three 200-kiloton warheads a distance of 2,800 miles (4,500 km) was first launched from the USS Daniel Webster (SSBN-626), a Lafayette class ballistic missile submarine (FBM) on Sept. 28,1964.

September 25, 1957

In project Stratoscope, Office of Naval Research obtains sharp photographs of sun’s corona from first balloon-borne telescope camera.

September 26, 1963

First steam-eject launch of Polaris missile at sea off Cape Canaveral, FL (now Cape Kennedy) from USS Observation Island (EAG-154).

September 27, 1941

Launch of first Liberty ship, SS Patrick Henry, in Baltimore, MD.

September 28, 1964

First deployment of Polaris A-3 missile

on USS Daniel Webster (SSBN 626) from Charleston, SC.

September 29, 1946

Lockheed P2V Neptune, Truculent Turtle, leaves Perth, Australia on long distance non-stop, non-refueling flight that ends October 1.

September 30, 1946

U.S. Government announces that U.S. Navy units would be permanently stationed in the Mediterranean to carry out American policy and diplomacy.

October 1, 1880

John Phillip Sousa becomes leader of Marine Corps Band.

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MWR Highlights 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.

Youth Learn to Bowl

Dahlgren Aquatics Center 540-653-8088

Bring the kids to the pool and keep cool.

If you need a birthday idea, why not rent out the pool? Inquire about pool parties with a staff member today!

Open Recreation Swimming Winter Hours: Saturdays noon to 3 p.m.

Lap Swim Winter Hours: Monday through Friday - 5 to 8 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday - 9 to 11 a.m.

Closed Sundays.

Aquapalooza

Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon. Join the Aquatics Center in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by taking part in the following aqua aerobics classes: Shallow Water Workout and Boot Camp Deep Water Workout. Register the day of the event at the Aquatics Center. Cost: FREE

Family Float Night

Oct. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. It’s been a long week, come relax at the pool! Inflatables will be allowed so bring your favorite inflatable and float. If no one is present by 6 p.m. the pool will continue to close for the evening.

Cost: Regular Admission

Dahlgren Bingo 540-653-8785

Bingo Anniversary Celebration

Oct. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. Children between ages of 5 to 12 will receive individual sessions on basic bowling as well as the opportunity to bowl two games. Please register at Cannonball Lanes no later than October 1. Cost: $7.50 per child, which includes two games and shoes.

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

Give Parents a Break

At the CDC. 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.

Saturday Open Recreation

Saturdays at the YAC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE program open to Military, DoD Civilians and Contractor Dependents, school ages K-12. Sponsors must fill out a yearly registration packet for their child to attend. They can pick up the packets at the Youth Activities Center. Children will have access to facility computers, music, crafts, books and more!

Dahlgren Craftech 540-653-1730

Oct. 1. Celebrate our first full year of Bingo with special prizes! $1,500 Jackpot and 53 numbers (Assuming no one wins September 24th 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 $35.00 and get 1 double action and 1 purple card for free. Buy 3 packs for $45.00 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 $20.00 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 beverages) 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 540-653-8785.

Take part in Craftech’s new fall classes and add your own festive flair to your home!

All classes listed below can be taken in a group or individual setting. Call Craftech to make your reservations and begin creating!

Cannonball Lanes

The Dahlgren Fitness Center will expand hours of operation to better meet your fitness needs. Beginning Oct. 1, hours will be: Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. / Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. / Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

540-653-7327

Games: Military $3.00, Civilian $4.00. Hourly Bowling: Military $20.00, Civilian $25.00 Shoe Rental: Military $1.50, Civilian $2.50.

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.

Kid’s Halloween Crafts

Paint your own ceramic skull and pumpkin or make your own ghost! Cost: $10.00 ceramic skull and pumpkin, $15.00 ghost, to include all materials.

Pumpkin Watercolor & Wax

Paint a pumpkin water color and wax technique. Cost: $75.00, to include all materials, frame and mat. Glass and fixings are extra.

Fall/Halloween Wreath

Create your own wreath for the fall and Halloween season. Cost: $60.00, to include all materials.

Fear Factor! The individual who correctly identifies the most fruits or vegetables will win a prize!

Fall Intramural Sports

Sept. 2015. Intramural Soccer, Intramural Softball and Intramural Flag Football League and Tournament play begins in September. Register at the Fitness Center.

Cost: Active Duty, Free; Retiree/Active-Duty Dependents, $15.00; DoD Civilians, $30.00; Contractors/Off Base Civilians, $40.00.

Mom’s Gotta Run!

Oct. 2 - Nov. 19. Every Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. Weather’s turning crisp and fall has arrived! Let’s go outside and enjoy it by running with strollers. Bond with family and friends while getting in a great workout. Program ends with the Turkey Trot and Great American Smoke Out 5K. All fitness levels welcome!

Register at the Dahlgren Fitness Center.

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.

Dahlgren ITT 540-653-8785

Fredericksburg Area Wine Festival

Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 4 from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets available for The 25th Anniversary Fredericksburg Area Wine Festival which is celebrating its return to Celebrate Virginia. Each year the festival offers over 100 varieties of Virginia’s award winning wines for you to sample and purchase. The festival also offers a beer garden, barrel train, live music and more! Cost: $15.00 per person, per day ages 21 and over. Designated drivers and persons ages 6-20 $10.00 at the gate.

Dahlgren Liberty Center

540-653-7277 The Liberty Center and all activities are for Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.

Virginia State Fair Trip

Sept. 26. Come out for a day at the State Fair of Virginia at Meadow Event Park. Experience concerts, exhibits, rides, animals, agriculture, farmer’s market and much more! Cost: $5.00

Movie & Pizza Night

Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. Watch your favorite movies, relax and enjoy FREE pizza!

Friday, Sept. 25 The Gift Saturday, Sept. 26 Fantastic Four FREE Saturday, Sept. 26 Fantastic Four Friday, Oct. 2 Straight Outta Compton Saturday, Oct. 3 Oz the Great and Powerful Saturday, Oct. 3 War Room

7 p.m.

R 4 p.m.

PG 7 p.m.

PG-13 7 p.m.

R 4 p.m.

PG 7 p.m.

PG

For movie listings online, visit www.navymwr.org/ movies and select the Dahlgren Theater.

Indian Head Child & Youth CDC 301-744-4458

Give Parents a Break

At the CDC. 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.

Indian Head Community Recreation Center 301-744-4850 or 301-744-4648

Have you heard? The Community Recreation Center has extended its hours of operation to better serve you!

Hours of operation are: Monday 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Join us at the Library every Tuesday for a story and a craft!

540-653-8580

Book Swap

Fitness Center hours will be extended beginning Oct. 1!

Sept. from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join the Dahlgren Fitness Center Wednesday, September 2, 16, and 30 for Fruit and Veggie

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

Storytime and Crafts

Dahlgren Fitness Center

Fruit and Veggie Factor

Dahlgren Movie Theater

125th Anniversary Celebration

Sept. 26 at noon at the Indian Head Village Green Pavilion. Join Indian Head as they celebrate 125 years! This is a FREE event that features time capsule opening, Navy ceremony alumni activities, children’s activities, military exhibits, Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble and entertainment from the Sam Grow Band!

1st Wednesday of Every Month from 7 to 8 p.m. Join us for a book swap once a month!

All adults are invited to share their favorite titles that they no longer want and hopefully leave with a new must read book!

Indian Head Liberty Center

301-744-4524 The Liberty Center and all activities are for Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1-E6 Single/Unaccompanied Active Duty Military.

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Dahlgren Potomac PTA 5K & 1 mile Fun Run Support the Potomac Elementary Parent Teacher Association by participating in the Potomac PTA 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Sept. 27, 2015. The 5K begins at 8:00 a.m. and the 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m.

Register online at http://www.racetimingunlimited.org/R/PE/Info.aspx. The run will take place at the Potomac Elementary School. Packet pickup will take place on Fri., Sept. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the school.

For more information contact Ashley Koch at 540-663-3322.

Second Annual “Protecting the Potomac” Golf Tournament Help provide funding for The Erosion Projects of the FBRA on Mon., Sept. 28 at Lee’s Hill Golf Club in Fredericksburg. Registration available on line: www.leeshillgc. com for yourself or your team. Prizes, Green fees, range balls, cart and lunch included!

Community Notes

For more information Contact Ginny Grimes at 540-775-1949 or email btrswtvu@ yahoo.com or Janet Harrover at 540-7757090 or email jiraffe@va.metrocast.net

King George Garden Club 2015 Fall Plant Sale Join the King George Garden Club on Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon at the King George Farmers Market held at the King George Elementary School on the corner of Routes 3 and 205 (Ridge Road). Purchase locally grown plants, perennials, shrubs and lots more. Plenty of free gardening advice will also be available.

7th Annual Battlefield Corvette Cruz-in

If nothing but a Stingray will do then come out to Wegmans off of the Carl D Silver Parkway on Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an All Corvette Show with the Battlefield Corvette Club. Judging begins at noon and awards at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Rain date for this event is Oc-

tober 24th. Early registration fees are $15.00 and can be purchased at the following link. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annualbcc-corvette-cruz-in-tickets-18144043322.

Registration at the event is $20.00. For more information visit www.battlefieldcorvetteclub.org or call Jack Whitis 540 455 4746 or email Jack at whitisjaxc4@aol.com

Indian Head John Luskey Band Brings County to the La Plata Summer Concert Series

Come out on Fri., Sept. 25 to hear The John Luskey Band as they share their “goodtime country” music combining new and old with a splash of rock and Americana.

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.

Tenth Annual Breast Cancer Walk

Walk to support the men and women in your life at the 10th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fitness Walk on Sat., Oct. 10

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from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event begins at Indian Head Village Green and continues for three miles on the Indian Head Rail Trail.

Enjoy music, door prizes, food, and a warmup exercise. The event will be held rain or shine. The registration fee is $25, which includes morning snacks, bottled water, and a nutritious lunch. The first 120 registrants receive a free T-shirt. To down and print the registration form, visit: www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/sites/default/files/coadmin/media/BreastCancerWalkRegForm.pdf.

For additional information about the walk, call the Indian Head Senior Center at 301-743-2125.

Fall “Fishin’ Buddies” Derby

The Charles County Department of Public Works, Parks Division will sponsor the 2015 annual Fall “Fishin’ Buddies” Fishing Derby on Sat., Oct. 10, at Gilbert Run Park (13140 Charles Street, Charlotte Hall) from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Anglers compete by teams, which must include one adult at least 21 years old and one child between the ages of six and 15.

Each team must supply their own rods and bait. Trophies will be awarded in the two age divisions. Bank anglers will com-

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pete separately from those who fish from a boat. All teams are eligible for the door prize drawings. The entry fee is $7 per team, and pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Entry forms are available at Gilbert Run Park or the Department of Public Works main office (1001 Radio Station Road, La Plata). Registration deadline is noon on Wed., Oct. 7. For more information or to receive an entry form, call the Department of Public Works, Parks & Grounds Division, at 301-932-3470 or 301-870-2778 weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

Annual Celebrate Charles FallFest Vendor Opportunity Available

Vendors are encouraged to participate in the 4th annual Celebrate Charles: FallFest on Sat., Oct. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium (11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf). Register today to secure a spot at this exciting family-friendly event.

The registration fee is $25. Each vendor will receive one 10- by-10 space with one 8-foot table and two folding chairs. Vendors are invited to participate in the Trick-or-Treat Trail. Home party sales vendors are not ac-

cepted at this time. For more information and to register, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CelebrateCharles, or call the Crain Memorial Welcome Center at 1-800766-3386. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

La Plata Fall Festival

On Sun., Oct. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. join your neighbors and friends for a day of free family fun! Live music by the Sara Gray Band, food and craft vendors and kids’ activities like a moon bounce, petting zoo and art tent will round out the fun! Take part in the 10th Annual Scarecrow Festival sponsored by the Charles County Chamber of Commerce and the Town of La Plata!

For more information contact the Charles County Chamber of Commerce at 301-9326500.

Broadway in the Park

On Sun., Oct. 11, at 3 p.m., The Alexandria Singers, Washington area’s premier pops chorus, will present “Broadway in the Park; a tribute to Rodgers and Hammerstein” at Mount Aventine, Chapman State Park (3452 Ferry Place, Indian Head MD).

In addition to the performance there will be crafts for all ages by Carrie Staples, tours of Mount Aventine, and refreshments. The beautiful park will also be open for trail walks. Gates open at 1p.m., and the music begins at 3 p.m. rain or shine.

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