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

Local ‘Popular Mechanics’ Breakthrough Award winners

By John Joyce Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Public Affairs

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A Navy civilian engineer based in Virginia and two of his Marine Austere Patrolling System (MAPS) colleagues received a Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award at a New York ceremony, Oct. 7.

Popular Mechanics honored Eric South - the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division lead electrical engineer for MAPS - for his role in developing the system as an individual, wearable power management and distribution system, enabling Marines to patrol longer without resupply.

“It was an honor to participate in the Breakthrough Awards ceremony and to interact with groundbreaking scientists and engineers across the country,” said South. “MAPS is a project that focuses on the idea of sustaining the power, ener-

Photo by Sean Sime, courtesy Popular Mechanics.

Marine Austere Patrolling System (MAPS) experts are pictured with Popular Mechanics editors after receiving their Popular Mechanics Breakthrough award for MAPS in New York, Oct. 7. From left to right are Ryan D’Agostino, editor-in-chief at Popular Mechanics; Phillip Jenkins, Naval Research Laboratory MAPS solar scientist; Marine Capt. Anthony Ripley, science and technology lead at the U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office; Eric South, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division lead electrical engineer for MAPS; and Cameron Connors, publisher at Popular Mechanics. gy, and water of dismounted troops. It’s a culmination of government and contractor efforts, and we work very closely with Marines. Their direct feedback is what goes into the system design and improvement.”

South collaborates on MAPS with Marine Capt.

Anthony Ripley, science and technology lead at the U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office, and Phillip Jenkins, Naval Research Laboratory MAPS solar scientist, who were also honored at the gala event.

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The Marine Austere Patrolling System (MAPS) on display at the Popular Mechanics Breakthrough awards ceremony in New York, Oct. 7. MAPS - a solar-energy harvesting and storage system combined with an individual water-purification unit - significantly reduces the physical burden and increases the efficacy of deployed troops who rely increasingly on battery-powered combat and communications equipment.

Noted Civil War scholar speaks at University of Mary Washington-Dahlgren

By Zack Shelby NSASP Public Affairs

Civil War buff Dr. James “Bud” Robertson gave the audience at University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus a glimpse into “The Untold Civil War” as part of the Heritage Lecture Series at the school Oct. 16. The lecture series was sponsored by the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation.

Robertson, the Alumni Distinguished Professor in history at Virginia Tech from 1967-2011, seemed to relish the opportunity to educate members of the local community about different aspects of the Civil War. “What an honor it is to be here,” said Robertson. He touched on an array of subjects related to the Civil War as well as individual figures such as the revered Abraham Lincoln, the widely hated

Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler, and polarizing spy Elizabeth Van Lew, which led to Robertson talking about Civil War espionage.

“It was not sophisticated at all,” he said. “For every James Bond, there were more Maxwell Smarts.” Robertson said Van Lew was one of the few fairly successful ones.

Van Lew, a Richmond native, began working for the Union at the outset of the Civil War. In 1864, she risked her entire spy network to make sure Union Col. Ulrich Dahlgren, who died trying to free Union prisoners in Richmond, was properly buried. Van Lew, considered a traitor by many Southerners, died in 1900 and was buried vertically facing the north.

“No one came to her funeral,” Robertson said. “She insisted on being buried in the family plot, but there was only half a space.” Robertson said

U.S. Navy photo by Zack Shelby

Noted Civil War historian Dr. James “Bud” Robertson spoke about “The Untold Civil War” as part of the History Lecture Series Oct. 16 at the University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus.

Robertson emphasized the importance people, emotion and compromise during the Civil War and throughout American history. she was buried vertically and that she’s still standing there.”

As for Butler, in response to his picture being shown during the presentation, Robertson proclaimed “Now that is an ugly man.” He

made fun of his bald head and mustache which rested under a crooked nose.

“And his eyes were noticeably out of alignment to put it mildly,” Robertson added.

“That left eye is just off some-

where in another world.” He then mentioned what was often considered a typical sarcastic comment from Lincoln about Butler’s eyes.

“Gentlemen we must not criticize General Butler, he doesn’t see things quite the way we do,” Lincoln said.

The professor detailed several other colorful characters and little-known facts related to the Civil War; he also reminded the audience that it is people who make not only history, but make it fascinating to so many.

“I always taught history as a story of human beings,” he said. “Without people, you have no history.” Robertson stressed the importance of compromise and said human feeling was a factor in the division of the country leading up to the Civil War.

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MWR Harvest Festival Ghosts, monsters, princesses and superheroes were just a few of the costumes seen at the Harvest Pumpkin Carnival at NSF Dahlgren on Oct. 16. A large crowd enjoyed games, face painting, pumpkins (of course), contests, candy, pony rides, food from the USO and much more! Many thanks to MWR staff and all the volunteers for making the Pumpkin Harvest Carnival a success!

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Award:

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“I was proud to accept the 2014 Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Technology of the Year Award for the Marine Austere Patrolling System (MAPS) on behalf of the Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office Team,” said Ripley. “It was the culmination of many years of effort and collaboration between multiple organizations.”

The system features an advanced solar panel and a water filtration system. It integrates flat-form batteries and provides a central source of electrical energy that can be adapted to any equipment’s electrical requirements.

Common electronics the vest can power for Marines include gear such as radios, night-vision goggles, global positioning system, laptops and universal serial bus powered equipment.

“Marines’ direct feedback is what goes into the system design and improvement,” said South. “We are now partnering with OSD (Office of the Secretary of Defense) and the U.S. Army on next generation MAPS concepts. One day, Marines and Soldiers will be able to filter water on the move. Since they’ll be able to generate, store, and manage their own power, warfighters won’t have to carry around so many batteries. We will be able to extend our missions and lethality without relying as much on re-supply. That is why Popular Mechanics awarded MAPS a breakthrough award - and we’re not done yet.”

The next evolution of MAPS is called the Joint Infantry Company Prototype.

“The Joint Infantry Company Prototype will push the envelope further by integrating wearable systems that generate power from Marines’ movement,” said Ripley. “In the future, a MAPS-like system will sustain dismounted Marines during multi-day operations and reduce the need for energy and water re-supply in austere environments.”

In addition to South, Ripley and Jenkins, Popular Mechanics honored inventors of the world’s first 3D-printed car, and a premade skyscraper. High school and middle school students were also recognized with the magazine’s Next Generation Award for achievements that will help improve lives of the visually impaired, aging society, and more.

“For ten years, the Breakthrough Awards have unearthed and honored some of the most important innovations in America,” said Ryan D’Agostino, editor-in-chief of Popular Mechanics. “This year, for the first time, we focus entirely on achievements that are having an immediate impact on our culture - the people, things, and ideas that are making a real difference right now. We are honored to be able to tell the world about them.”

MAPS is being developing for the Marine Expeditionary Energy Office and directly supports the USMC Expeditionary Energy Strategy and Implementation Plan to, “deploy Marine Expeditionary Forces that can maneuver from the sea and sustain C4I (command, control, computers and intelligence) and life support systems in place.”

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Students get the low down on fire safety

By Zack Shelby NSASP Public Affairs Stop, drop and roll. Children have heard it before, but that old saying only accounted for one of the six stations of fire prevention measures students learned about Oct. 9 at Dahlgren School during Fire Prevention Week.

At other stations, members of the Naval Support Facility Dahlgren Fire Department showed children a video about smoke detectors, taught them how to make an emergency 911 call, educated them about personal protective equipment, and showed them an exit drill in the house. Outside the school, a station was set up with an ambulance and fire truck demonstration.

“Each station is about 15 minutes long - four groups at a time and they rotate through (the stations),” said Craig Jackson, fire inspector at NSF Dahlgren. “Every year we visit the school for Fire Prevention Week.”

He said this year’s theme was “Having working smoking detectors.”

“We take it very seriously,” Jackson said. “We educate the kids and make sure they can take it home and pass it along to their parents.”

He added that NSF Dahlgren Fire Department, which also visited the Child Development Center as part of Fire Prevention Week activities, wants to make sure every home’s working smoke detector has its batteries changed out at least once a year, but twice a year is recommended.

Another message the fire department wanted to get out was that children should not be scared of

U.S. Navy photos by Zack Shelby

Capt. Travis Robinson controls the 911 Simulator at Station 2, which teaches the children how to place a 911 call and what to say. firremen wearing protective gear in their home during a fire.

“Basically we’re going over with the kids what we wear, how we get dressed, why we wear this stuff, what we are going to look and sound like if their house is on fire, and if they’re trapped for them not to be afraid of us,” said NSF firefighter and EMT Brian Smith at Station 3 (Personal Protective Equipment).

“They can get a look at us before they get into a bad situation. That way, they’re not scared to see us like this. We just want them to know ‘Hey, if you see this person, he’s a good person. Go to him. Don’t hide from him. That’s what we’re trying to get across.”

Jerry Schenemann fire prevention chief at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, schools children at Station 5 on fire escape routes and techniques through E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drill in the House).

Civil War: Continued from page 1

“You could never understand the Civil War if you do not understand human emotions,” Robertson said. “You have to compromise. Everything we are we got through give and take.

Until we do (compromise) we’re going to be in trouble. And if we don’t compromise, we will be right back in the 1850s.” He pointed out that about 750,000 died in the Civil War and that if you put that in proportion to today’s population, 7 million Americans could die.

“Our forefathers gave us compromise,” he said. “History is the greatest teacher we will ever have. Listen to everything she has to say.”

Correction:

The caption for last week’s article about the relocation of 16-inch barrels to Lewes, Del. incorrectly identified the gun in the photo as a 16-inch, Mark 7. The gun in the photo is a 16-inch, 28.8-caliber Mark A gun.

Thanks to the Dahlgren History Project for correcting our error.

Capt. Mary Feinberg, NSASP commanding officer, drives a rigid-hulled inflatable boat during a tour of Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Stump Neck Annex, on Oct. 16. The tour included an overview of Joint Service EOD Program and the EOD Department, magazine tour, discussion about specific issues/problem areas and wrap-up discussion.

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Base Happenings Dahlgren Second Tour Thrift Store

Second Tour Thrift Store, a Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses Club volunteer-run organization, offers free uniforms (gently used) for active duty military members are always available on the porch. Store profits are donated back to the community in the form of scholarships for military families who have served at Naval Support Facility Dahlgren and support for local charities serving King George County. The store is located at 722 Sampson Rd. and is open on Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

This Week in Naval History

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“Treasures” Thrift Store Needs Donations!

The Indian Head Thrift Store “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 and 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.

To publish information on your event or program under “Base Happenings,” contact Andrew Revelos at 540-6536012 or email andrew.revelos1@navy.mil

Polaris A-3 missile from a submerged submarine, off Cape Canaveral, Florida.

1944 – Battle of Leyte Gulf, a series of separate battles, begins with attacks on Japanese ships.

1983 – A suicide truck bomber attacks the Marine barracks at Beirut airport, Lebanon killing 241 (220 Marines, 18 Sailors, and 3 soldiers).

1983 – Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada, West Indies) begins.

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1944 – In air-sea battle in the Sibuyan Sea, carrier aircraft attack Japanese Center Force.

1958 – USS Kleinsmith (APD134) evacuates U.S. nationals from Nicaro, Cuba.

1962 – Atlantic Fleet begins quarantine operations to force Soviet Union to agree to remove ballistic missiles and long range bombers from Cuba.

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1812 – USS United States (Capt. Stephen Decatur) captures HMS Macedonian.

1924 – Airship, USS Shenandoah (ZR-1), completes round trip transcontinental cruise that began on 7 October.

1944 – During Battle of Leyte Gulf in Battle of Surigao Straits, U.S. battleships execute the maneuver of “crossing the tee” of the Japanese forces. In Battle of Samar, escort carriers, destroyers and destroyer escorts heroically resist attacks of Japanese Center Force. In Battle off Cape Engano, third Fleet carriers attack Japanese North-

U.S. Navy photo

1924 – Airship, USS Shenandoah (ZR-1), completes round trip transcontinental cruise that began on 7 October. ern Force sinking several small carriers.

1950 – Chinese Communist Forces launch first offensive in Korea.

1966 – Operation Sea Dragon logistics interdiction began.

1983 – U.S. Marines and U.S. Army troops land on Grenada to evacuate U.S. citizens threatened by the island’s unstable political situation.

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1921 – In first successful test, a compressed air, turntable catapult, launches an N-9 seaplane.

1922 – Lt. Cmdr. Godfrey deC. Chevalier makes first landing aboard a carrier (USS Langley) while underway off Cape Henry, Virginia.

1942 – Battle of the Santa Cruz Island. USS Hornet (CV-8)

was lost and USS Enterprise (CV6) was badly damaged during the battle.

1944 – Battle of Leyte Gulf ends with Navy carrier and USAAF aircraft attacks on the retreating Japanese ships. U.S. forces sink many Japanese ships including four carriers, three battleships, ten cruisers, and nine destroyers, for a total of 26 capital ships. Afterward Japanese fleet ceases to exist as an organized fighting fleet.

1944 – Special Task Air Group One makes last attack in month long demonstration of TDR drone missile against Japanese shipping and islands in the Pacific. Of 46 missiles fired, 29 reached their target areas.

1950 – U.S. Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet lands 1st Marine Division at Wonsan, Korea.

1963 – USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619) launches first

1864 – Lt. William Cushing, USN, sinks Confederate ram Albemarle with a spar torpedo attached to the bow of his launch.

1922 – Navy League of U.S. sponsors first annual celebration of Navy Day to focus public attention on the importance of the U.S. Navy. That date was selected because it was Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday.

1943 – First women Marines report for duty on West Coast, Camp Pendleton.

1944 – Fast Carrier Task Forces attack Japanese shipping and installations in Visayas and northern Luzon.

1967 – Operation Coronado VIII begins in Rung Sat Zone.

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1864 – Steamer General Thomas and gunboat Stone River destroy Confederate batteries on Tennessee River near Decatur, Alabama.

1882 – Orders issued for first Naval Attache (Lt. Cmdr.

French Chadwick sent to London, England).

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1814 – Lanching of Fulton I , first American steam powered warship, at New York City. The ship was designed by Robert Fulton.

1980 – USS Parsons (DDG-33) rescues 110 Vietnamese refugees 330 miles south of Saigon.

Christkindl Queen to be crowned at German Christmas Market The Dahlgren Heritage Foundation will crown their first Christkindl Queen at the German Christmas Market on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Dahlgren Heritage Museum, 3540 James Madison Hwy. in King George, Va. The German Christmas Market will be held on the museum grounds from 4 to 8 p.m.

The Christkindl Queen will be crowned at 7:30 p.m. on the main

stage. The queen pageant is open to all women ages 18 and older. All pageant contestants are to raise funds for the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation. The candidate who raises the most money will be crowned Christkindl Queen for 2014-2015. The queen will represent the Dahlgren Heritage Foundation at public events.

The deadline for registration for the pageant is Oct. 24.

Queen candidates can complete an entry form at www.dahlgrenmuseum.org. Donations may be made by cash, check or credit card. Credit card donations can be posted at www.dahlgrenmuseum.org under the Pageant tab.

For more information, email dahlgrenmuseuminfo@gmail. com or call (540) 846-3382. All proceeds from the pageant will benefit the Dahlgren Heritage

Foundation. The foundation is chartered to establish and operate the Dahlgren Heritage Museum and to provide the long-term preservation efforts and educational activities associated with sharing the stories and interpreting the U.S. Navy’s physical, technical, intellectual and social contributions to King George County, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the nation.

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MWR Highlights

Dahlgren Movie Theater

their holiday special. All ages are invited! The library will provide all of the supplies. For more information, contact the library at 540-653-7474.

Liberty Center 540-653-7277

Special Events BINGO is now at Dahlgren!

Thursday Evenings at the Dowell Community House.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m.; Early Bird games starts at 5 p.m.

This is the perfect opportunity to have fun after work with co-workers and friends and even win a prize! Food and beverages (non-alcoholic and adult beverages) will be available for purchase. There will be cash prizes. Must be 18 years of age or older to play bingo and present a valid form of identification to purchase alcoholic beverages. There must be at least five participants in order for games to be played. For more information, contact the ITT office at 540-653-8785.

Make the Right Call. Never Miss a Game.

Are you a NFL or college football fan? No matter who your favorite team is, we’ve got you covered! Join us at the multipurpose room, located inside of Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center to watch your favorite teams battle it out.

Cannonball Lanes will have extended hours. For more information, contact Cannonball Lanes at 540-653-7327.

Trick-or-Treat with MWR

October 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. at participating MWR Facilities. Trick-or-treat with MWR when school gets out! Wear your favorite costume and collect candy! Stop by the MWR Administration building, just outside of the main gate or the Library to pick up a map of this year’s participating facilities.

Cannonball Lanes 540-653-7327

Halloween Bash

October 31 at 7 p.m. This will not be another typical night at Cannonball Lanes Bowling Center. Celebrate Halloween with all you can bowl prices and enjoy some cake!

Family friendly costumes are welcome, but not required.

Cost $6.50, Military; $7.95, Civilian.

Youth Learn to Bowl

November 1. Eligible patrons include all children, ages 5 to 12, with base access. Bowling instruction will be provided for those learning to bowl! Please register at Cannonball Lanes no later than October 29th. Cost $7.50 per child, which includes two games and shoes.

Turkey Bowl

November 1-20. Bowl a turkey, three strikes in a row, and drop your name in the box with your phone number. The drawing will take place on Friday, Nov. 21st at noon. Three winners will be picked to receive a free Thanksgiving turkey!

Tailgate Party

540-653-7336 Friday and Saturday: 7 p.m. Showings

Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt Trip

Price of Shows 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

Every Sunday at 1 p.m. Liberty Center patrons are invited to watch football with the Liberty staff! The Liberty Center has NFL Sunday Ticket with 6 different TV’s to watch the game of your choice! Food and drinks will be available!

October 25. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/ Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Liberty will travel to the transformed, haunted amusement park filled with games, shows and roller coasters that are sure to add thrill and excitement to the night! For more information and to register, please contact the Liberty Center.

Domino’s Pizza Night

October 28. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1- E6 Single/ Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Watch movies, relax and enjoy FREE pizza, sponsored by Domino’s Pizza.

Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Trip

November 1. Liberty Center Patrons Only: E1-E6 Single/ Unaccompanied Active Duty Military. Liberty is taking you on an outdoor experience with zip lining, obstacles and tarzan swings! For more information and to register, please contact the Liberty Center.

Youth Center 540-653-8009

Friday, October 31th, 7 p.m.

Annabelle, R Saturday, November 1st, 7 p.m.

The Box Trolls, PG ticipate. The office or person who has the scariest, funniest and most original display will win a prize. Contact Corey McCabe at corey.mccabe@navy.mil or 301-744-6549 to register by October 29. If your display is selected, MWR will deliver your prize.and you won’t be disappointed!

Friday Night Teen Night

Housing Door Decorating Contest

Saturday Open Recreation

Halloween at Stars & Strikes

Fridays at the YAC from 6 to 8:30 p.m. FREE program open to Military, DoD Civilians and Contractor Dependents ages 13-17. Sponsors must come to the Youth Center to fill out a registration packet. Teens will have access to the computers, video games, stereo system, pool tables, foosball, Playstation, board games and crafts.

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 Activity Center. Children will have access to the table and board games, computers, music, crafts and children books.

Costume Party

October 24 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Youth ages 8 to 12 are invited to wear their favorite costumes and celebrate Halloween! There will be music, refreshments and of course there will be candy! Prizes and trophies will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place costumes. For more information, please contact the Youth Center at 540-635-8009.

Fitness Center 540-653-8580

Judging October 30. Attention Lincoln Housing residents! Decorate your door/porch with your favorite Halloween or Autumn display and enter to win a prize. Contact Corey McCabe at corey.mccabe@navy.mil or 301-744-6543 to register by October 29. If your display is selected, MWR will deliver your prize.and you won’t be disappointed.

October 25. Join MWR at the bowling center for Halloween themed bowling. The cost is $5 per person and includes bowling, shoes, snacks and more Halloween fun than you can imagine.

Fitness Center 301-744-4661

EODemon 5k

October 28 at 11 a.m. at Stump Neck Fitness Center, Bldg. SN-1. Get your share of scare with this haunted house course through Stump Neck’s creepy woods. Watch out for the EODemons on the course. Return back in one piece and we’ll subtract 5 seconds per flag remaining to your time.

Prizes will be given to 1st and 2nd place male and female finishers. Please register by October 17th at the Weight House Fitness Center. Cost: Military, free. All others, $5.

Halloween Costume 5k

Team Training

November 2014. Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM) means more results, more camaraderie, more challenge and more fun. This new twist on small-group strength training ignites effort and passion to elevate training results. Each team will consist of 3 to 5 people. A certified personal trainer is there to guide you to your goals. Training sessions will occur between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be eight sessions total. Sessions will be ongoing. Cost: $5.00/Active Duty; $10.00/Civilian. Please register in advance at the Fitness Center.

General Library 540-653-7474

Cards to the Troops

Friday, October 24th, 7 p.m.

This Is Where I Leave You, R Saturday, October 25th, 7 p.m.

The Maze Runner, PG-13

November 3-8. Stop by the Library all week long to write your own card to send to our troops overseas. Help make

Special Events Fall into Fall

October 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Autumn Fest Park.

Celebrate the fall with MWR! Enjoy a pumpkin patch, haunted house, prizes, food, arts and crafts and games! This event is free and open to all eligible patrons.

Door/Office Decorating Contest

Judging October 30. All base patrons are eligible to par-

October 31 at 11 a.m. The WHFC has been host to singers such as KISS, athletes such as Ovechkin and even superheroes like Spiderman! You never know who will surprise us this year. Prizes given to 1st and 2nd Place Male/Female and Best Costume voted by the WHFC Team. Please register at the Weight House Fitness Center by 10:30 a.m. on October 31st. Cost: Military, free. All others, $5.

Liberty Center Halloween Night

301-744-4524

October 29. Creepy crawlers everywhere are sure to bring a frightful scare. Ghosts and witches take flight as we celebrate Halloween Night at the Liberty Center. Pizza, games, prizes and a scary movie marathon will be the highlight of evening entertainment.

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Community Notes Dahlgren 2014 Annual Battlefield Corvette Cruz-In

Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This “all corvette” show, will be at Wegman’s, in Central Park. It is free to visitors (but a donation is welcome). Corvettes can be entered on line at www.battlefieldcorvetteclub.org/BATTLEFIELD_CRUZ_INFO. php, or at the show. This show benefits both, the Wounded Warrior program, and Safe Harbor (the region’s abused child center).

For more information, contact Roger Howell at Roger_howell@ verizon.net.

Autumn Leaf Rail Excursion

Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rappahannock Railway Workers Museum, 11700 Main St., Fredericksburg. The annual Autumn leaf excursion on the maintenance of way train will be dedicated to fall leaf excursions along the

regular route. At this time the leaves have begun to turn and the cooler autumn air provides for a pleasurable ride. The event is free and no reservations are taken. Passengers will be boarded first come first serve. The runs begin at 9 a.m. and continue until noon. While waiting for the excursion or after the museum will be open for viewing the railroad car interiors and artifacts. The train is open air so dress accordingly. Event subject to weather, commercial rail activity and equipment availability. Donations to our museum (a 501(c)3 organization are appreciated.

Colonial Beach Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Town Hill in Colonial Beach. A family-friendly fall festival with lots of activities: Cow Patty Bingo with a $500.00 prize, Halloween decorated Golf Cart Parade, Inflatable Carnival with over 10 HUGE inflatable obstacle courses, bounce houses, 30 foot slide, and MORE! Brunswick stew fresh out of a huge cast iron kettle, apple sling-

shot, carnival games, craft vendors and more. Don’t miss this great Fall Festival!

Wicked Woods Haunted Forest

Come see Virginia’s premier haunted attraction is back and ready to scare! Featuring 3 attractions for one low price of $23.

Due to its intense nature Wicked Woods is Not recommended for ages under 12. Open Fridays and Saturdays throughout October, from 7 to 10 p.m.! Wicked Woods is located at 6220 Massey Rd., Spotsylvania. For more information, visit www.wickedwoods.com.

Indian Head

Annual Celebrate Charles FallFest

The 3rd annual Celebrate Charles: FallFest event is set for Saturday, Oct. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium (11765 St. Linus Dr, Waldorf). Event highlights include a Celebrate Charles marketplace showcasing some of Southern Maryland’s most talented artisans and crafters, and a premier concert series featuring favorite local musicians, Sam Grow and The Sara Gray Band. Event admission is free, and the event will take place rain or shine. Food and market items will be available for purchase. For more information and vendor opportunities, visit http://www.CharlesCountyMD.gov.

Harvest Halloween Party in La Plata

Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at La Plata Town Hall. Come in costume and enjoy crafts, snacks, and treats for the little ones.

Feline Adopt-a-thon in Waldorf

In celebration of the Halloween season, the Tri-County Animal Shelter and the Humane Society of Charles County are joining forces to find loving homes for cats and kittens. Attend the Halloween parties below and view the large variety of cats and kittens waiting for a new home. The Humane Society of Charles County (71 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf) Saturday Oct. 25, noon to 6 p.m. Tri-County Animal Shelter (6707 Animal Shelter Road., Hughesville) Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take advantage of these opportunities to see the cats and kittens; one may just steal your heart. Felines are available for adoption at a reduced fee of $5 for cats and $10 for kittens through Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Tri-County Animal Shelter. Each new forever family gets a special treat bag!

Salute to Veterans Parade in La Plata

Nov. 9 from 1 to 2 p.m. Join the Town of La Plata to honor the men and women of the US Armed Forces. The Salute to Veterans Parade starts at the Courthouse on Charles Street in La Plata, Md. Bring the kids, and come enjoy an old-fashioned, hometown parade!

CSM Charles County Arts Programs

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CSM Theatre: The Drowsy Chaperone. 7:30 p.m., Nov. 6 and 13. 8 p.m., Nov. 7-8 and Nov. 14-15. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Following the lives of two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theater producer and a slew of other characters, this musical parody plays tribute to the Jazz Age. $15 adults, $12 military/seniors/ youth. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts.

CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Kathryn Myers, Transient Epiphanies. Nov. 17 to Dec. 20. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata.

Painter Kathryn Myers focuses on the art, culture and religious traditions of India in her work. She has recently integrated video in her work to explore and convey audio and visual responses to India, particularly the architecture and activities found in sacred spaces. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Myers will discuss her work at a Gallery Talk at noon on Nov. 18. Free. bxoffc@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, http://www.csmd.edu/Arts/HungerfordGallery. html.

CSM Open Auditions. 6 p.m., Nov. 17-18. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts (FA) Building, Theatre, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The College of Southern Maryland will hold auditions for “Treasure Island,” “Adult American Males,” “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf” and the “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”

Prepare a one-minute monologue. Performances will take place between Jan. 15 and Feb. 28. HHight@csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, www.csmd.edu/Arts.

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