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Joseph Aukward, guest speaker at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) National Disability Employment Awareness Month observance, is flanked by Tara Roane, NSWCDD Deputy Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, and Mike Purello, Acting NSWCDD Electromagnetic and Sensor Systems Department Head, after the Oct. 29 event.

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Disability Program Manager and a severely injured Navy wounded warrior who returned to active duty shared their stories, challenges, and goals at National Disability Employment Awareness Month events Oct. 28-29.

“I’m able to make an immediate impact by offering qualified individuals with disabilities quality careers,” NAVSEA Disability Program Manager Joe Aukward told military and civilian personnel at the two Naval Surface

Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) sites.

Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician Joe Miller — recipient of the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with Valor — joined him at the first observance held at Dam Neck.

“We must remove the stigma of disability and shift perceptions of what disabled people can accomplish if given the proper support,” said Miller, who was severely injured by a land mine in Afghanistan after spending four hours clearing 22 other people

Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician Joe Miller speaks at the National Disability Employment Awareness Month observance held at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division site in Dam Neck, Va., Oct. 28. out of a mine field.

Miller recounted his rehabilitation treatment at Bethesda Walter Reed Medical Center where he persevered to walk again in 31 days. He returned to work within three months, successfully making his case to remain on active duty, and is preparing to head out on another deployment.

The EOD Chief combined humor with show and tell to discuss his disability, quickly eliminating any pre-con-

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ceived bias that listeners may have. If asked, he proudly pulls up his uniform pant leg to show his prosthetic leg and indicates how he has adjusted his body mechanics to tackle the many physical challenges that he must overcome.

Miller calls this “active communication” which he believes is essential for supervisors who may have difficulty starting

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Beckman, MK 45 Gun Mount Team Earn NAVSEA Excellence Awards

By From NSWC IHEODTD Public Affairs Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division’s (NSWC IHEODTD) Mark Beckman and MK 45 Gun Mount Installation and Checkout team received Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Excellence Awards during a ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard, Oct. 27.

The annual awards recognize outstanding achievements across the enterprise, and were presented by NAVSEA Commander Vice

Adm. William Hilarides.

“I’m extremely proud of these men and women. Each has shown commitment to the mission, and applied discipline and technical rigor to deliver solutions,” said NSWC IHEODTD Technical Director, Mr. Ashley Johnson. “The recipients of these awards have shown great leadership in their pursuit of outstanding achievement and unmatched dedication to their craft.”

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Mark Beckman receives NAVSEA Individual Excellence Award from NAVSEA Commander Vice Adm. William Hilarides during a ceremony, Oct. 27.

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Bicycle Safety Bash at Dahlgren School Officers from the Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP) Public Safety Operations office were on hand recently at the Dahlgren School to promote bicycle safety awareness for the students. Through the course, students were taught proper hand signaling, bicycle rules of the road and rode their bikes — following a safety check from the officers- through a series of obstacle courses designed to test their skills and their equipment.

“It’s especially important because we do have kids that ride their bikes to school and we have a lot of vehicular traffic,” Cpl. Bryan Mason said. “One of the things we get asked about a lot is whether riding on the sidewalks is okay, so it’s good that we can provide that information in a fun way for the children.”

NSASP bicycle regulations state that on base 15 years old and under can ride their bikes on the sidewalks as long as they are not obstructing pedestrian traffic.

U.S. Navy photos by Barbara Wagner

Pictured are Dr. Jeff Duncan, Principal at Dahlgren School assisting first-time bike rider and first- grader Joshua as he prepares to ride an obstacle course designed to help young riders learn how to signal while riding, Cpl. Bryan Mason is shown with Jackson, who received the “Safe Cyclist Award”, consisting of a bike light and reflector set. The requirements for the award were to display the highest proficiencies during the four bicycle handling skills tests, along with passing the helmet, and bicycle inspection. Finally, Cpl. Andre Roy (standing) and Cpl. Scott Broske (kneeling) were on hand to assist the students with their bicycle equipment checks. Shown here, officers Roy and Broske assist third grader Jasmine and fourth graders Sania and Salma with their helmet adjustments.

Cross Paths With the Lightning Pack: Your march will never be the same!

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) partnered with U.S. Army agencies at Natick Soldier Research and Development Center (NSRDEC) to conduct a 12mile road march with an electricity generating backpack here, Aug. 31 — Sept. 3.

A six-man U.S. Army Ranger team evaluated the “Lightning Pack” component of the Joint Infantry Company Prototype (JIC-P) system throughout the march.

The program intends to increase the electrical sustainability of dismounted infantry in hard to reach austere environments. Partnering technical leads from NSWCDD and NSRDEC are integrating human worn energy harvesting devices with power management equipment so Marines and Soldiers can operate farther, longer, and lighter with less spare batteries and logistical re-supply.

JIC-P is programmatically managed by Headquarters Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office and sponsored by Office of Secretary Defense Operational Energy Plans and Policies.

JIC-P components include high efficiency so-

lar panels, vest worn power managers, a “Bionic Power Knee Harvester,” and the Lightning Packs.

“Today’s Soldiers and Marines often carry up to 150 lbs. of gear into multi-day combat missions. Up to 30 lbs. of that can be associated with spare batteries,” NSWCDD engineer, Eric South said. “JIC-P intends to evaluate the integration of “on the move” energy harvesting and power management to help get some of that weight off their back and increase the austere warfighter’s sustainability.”

Noel Soto of NSRDEC collected the empirical data and qualitative feedback of the Lightning Packs during the Fort Benning 12-mile road march. The data will be used to improve functional and ergonomic human factors aspects of the pack and other JIC-P components.

“This is a good example of when the technical work we are doing in support of the Army may have potential applications for the Marine Corps and Special Operations community,” said Mr. Donald McCormack, Executive Director, Naval Surface and Undersea Warfare Centers.

The 12-mile road march was the first of many

Photo by David Kamm, NSRDC

user evaluations to be scheduled throughout fiscal years 2016 and 2017. “We want Soldiers and Marines to have a chance to try this gear out and give us feedback while it’s still in development,” said South. “We really try and incorporate what they have to say in the design.

Ultimately, we’re working for them.”

A Soldier conducts dismounted maneuvers wearing Lightning Pack’s Rucksack Harvester, Bionic Power’s Knee Harvester, and MC10’s Photovoltaic Solar Panel Harvester. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division partnered with U.S. Army agencies at Natick Soldier Research and Development Center to test the electricity generating technologies during a recent 12-mile march at Fort Benning, Ga. A six-man U.S. Army Ranger team evaluated “Lightning Pack” while carrying a load of more than 60 pounds, producing energy as they marched. Empirical data and qualitative feedback were collected to improve functional and ergonomic human factors aspects of the electricity generating backpack.

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Navy Scientists and Engineers Increase Awareness of NSWCDD Technical Capabilities at Navy Yard Event Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) scientists and engineers showcased cutting-edge technologies and briefed military personnel, government employees and contractors attending the NSWCDD Briefing and Technical Demonstration held at Naval Sea System Command headquarters, Nov. 3.

The Navy Yard event featured briefs and demonstrations that included NSWCDD 101; cyber warfare engineering; chemical, biological and radiological defense; directed energy; hypervelocity projectile; electromagnetic railgun; battle management system; integrated training Systems; human systems integration projected displays and augmented reality; and electric power.

Dahlgren scientists also demonstrated an In-house Laboratory Independent Research project called, “Electromagnetic Response of Stress-Grown Carbon Nanotubes,” and the Navy Innovative Science and Engineering project, “Real-Time Integrated Sensor Suite.”

An aerial view of the aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVAN 65) moving to pier eight one day after the ship’s christening ceremony, Newport News, Va., Sept. 25, 1960. The first nuclear-powered carrier built was built by Newport News Shipbuilding and was commissioned on Nov. 25, 1961.

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p roj e ct engine er ; Karen W hite, M k 4 5 ISEA te chnical sp e cia list ; an d Allen Peterson, M k 4 5 ISE A f i e l d s er v i ce rep resentativ e.

According to the award citation, the complex replacement of the cruiser’s upper gun was “accomplished by the team pier side, and involved unique operations that have rarely been performed in a shipboard environment.”

This Week in Navy History

U.S. Navy photo by John Joyce

CAREERS the conversation with their disabled employees.

Aukward gradually lost his sight, becoming legally blind in his mid-twenties, but became a champion for others with disabilities who want to work.

“The unemployment rate for Americans with a disability is 70 percent,” he said. “That is too high. It’s our duty to ensure those Americans have employment options.”

Aukward — passionate about educating the disabled and those without a disability — informed the military and civilian audiences about NAVSEA programs, such as the reasonable accommodation program, designed to support disabled employees throughout their careers.

“My challenge with increasing employment opportunities is to reach out to the targeted men and women with disabilities, he said. “To reach this challenge, NAVSEA leadership is partnering with organizations to help obtain the hiring goal.”

Aukward established a program at NAVSEA — which includes NSWCDD and all NAVSEA warfare center divisions — with three goals: increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities; educate the workforce to encourage a culture of full inclusion; and to ensure employees with disabilities have the resources they need to be fully successful.

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Nov. 20, 1962 President John F. Kennedy lifts the Blockade of Cuba.

Nov. 21, 1944 USS Sealion (SS 315) sinks the Japanese battleship Kongo and destroyer Urakaze north-northwest of Formosa.

Marietto Jeffries, NSWCDD Veterans Employment Special Emphasis Program Manager, explains his role in assisting veterans at Dahlgren to Sharon Rhone during the command’s Disability Awareness Event and Health Fair at the University of Mary Washington, Dahlgren Campus, Oct. 29. tunities, we are educating our workforce to embrace a climate of full inclusion,” he said. “For our current workforce of persons with disabilities, NAVSEA offers a robust reasonable accommodation process. Two examples are sign language interpreters and screen readers software.”

Aukward spent time speaking with employees individually about the NAVSEA Disability Program at both events.

“We both agreed that more proactive

and interactive approaches need to be taken to ensure disabled veterans are aware of available accommodations, and that their disabilities do not limit them,” said Marietto Jeffries, NSWCDD Veterans Employment Special Emphasis Program Manager. “I believe that my own disabilities do not mean that I am disabled or incapable of performing my job and that with reasonable accommodation I am capable and better equipped to succeed.”

Beckman, NSWC IHEODTD’s Communication Security (COMSEC) Program Manager, was recognized in the Individual Category.

Under Beckman’s leadership, the command’s COMSEC Program was recognized and designated as a Best Practice. He also provided assistance to Missile Defense Agency (MDA) with the AEGIS Ashore Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) program and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Standard Missile recertification program ; and provided COMSEC technical guidance and test support to the Vir-

tual Operational Missile development.

N SWC I HE O DT D — a fi e l d a ct i v i t y o f t h e Nava l Sea Syste ms Co mma n d a n d pa r t o f t h e Nav y ’s Sc i e n c e a n d E n g i n e e r i n g E n te rp r i s e — i s t h e l ea d e r i n o rd n a n c e, e n e rg e t i c s a n d E O D s o l u t i o n s.

Th e D i v i si o n fo cu s e s o n e n e rg e ti c s re s ea rch , d e v e l o p me n t , te sti n g , e va l u a t i o n , i n - s e r v i c e su p p o r t a n d d i sp o sa l ; a n d p ro v i d e s wa r fi g h te rs s o l u t i o n s to d e te c t , l o ca te, a c c e ss, i d e n t i fy , re n d e r sa fe, re c o v e r, e x p l o i t a n d d i sp o s e o f e x p l o si v e o rd n a n c e t h rea t s.

Nov. 22, 1943 USS Frazier’s (DD 607) bow is badly damaged when she intentionally rams and eventually sinks Japanese submarine I-35 off Tarawa in tandem with USS Meade (DD 602). No injuries or casualties are suffered and two days later Frazier sails for repairs at Pearl Harbor.

Nov. 23, 1940 President Franklin D. Roosevelt appoints Adm. William D. Leahy, then retired, as the U.S. Ambassador to Vichy France in an attempt to prevent the French fleet and naval bases from falling into German hands.

Nov. 24, 1852 Commodore Matthew Perry sails from Norfolk, VA, to negotiate a treaty with Japan for friendship and commerce.

Nov. 25, 1961 Commissioning of USS Enterprise (CVA(N)-65), the first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, at Newport News, VA. Nov. 26, 1940 Sixth and last group of ships involved in Destroyers-for-Bases Agreement transferred to British at Nova Scotia.

U.S. Navy Photo by Scott Webb

Scott Larimer accepts the NAVSEA Team Excellence Award for the MK45 Gun Mount Installation and Checkout Team from NAVSEA Commander Vice Adm. William Hilarides during a ceremony, Oct. 27.

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BASE HAPPENINGS

Friday, November 20, 2015

Naval Branch Health Clinic Indian Head Welcomes New Department Head

Dahlgren Commissary Holiday Hours The Dahlgren Commissary has posted the following holiday hours for the Thanksgiving season: Mon, Nov. 25 — Open 0900 — 1800 Tues, Nov. 26 — Open 0900 — 1900 Wed, Nov. 27 — Open 0900 — 1800 Thurs, Nov. 28 — Closed Fri, Nov. 29 — Open 0900 — 1800 Sat, Nov. 30 — Open 0900 — 1800 Second Tour Thrift Store The Second Tour Thrift Store is open for your back-toschool shopping! The store is open Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.

Dahlgren Chapel Holiday Service Schedule JEWISH Hanukkah: Dec. 6-14 (Menorah lighting 6th December @ sunset) CATHOLIC Holy Day Mass — Dec. 8 @ Noon & 1700 Christmas Eve Mass @ 1700 Christmas Day Mass @ 0900 New Year’s Eve Mass @ 1700 New Year’s Day Mass @ 0900 PROTESTANT Thanksgiving Service — Nov. 22 @ 1030 Christmas Service — Dec. 20 @ 1030 Indian Head 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 540653-6012 or email andrew.revelos1@navy.mil

By Barbara Wagner, Staff Writer If you have visited the Naval Branch Health Clinic (BHC) Indian Head recently then you have mostly likely met Lt. Cmdr. Cambrai Harty, the Clinic’s new department head and clinic manager. Harty joined the team at the BHC in August. Following her last duty at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Harty finds the small town appeal of Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head to be exactly what the doctor ordered.

“Coming from more urban area to a smaller community has been a change, but I love it here,” Harty shared. “I had never heard of the base until the orders became available and I thought wow, this sounds like a really neat place.”

Harty visited the area prior to moving and appreciated the small town feel with easy access to city amenities. Small town appeal however wasn’t always a driving factor for Harty as her career as a naval nurse has progressed through the years.

Joining the Navy right out of college was a boon for Harty and she had no intention of making a career of it at the time.

“I had won a scholarship for nurses from the Navy and thought I would do my five [years] and get out,” Harty said.

Twelve more years have passed since that five year mark and Harty has enjoyed a 17-year career that has covered many bases and many specialties, but Operating Room (O.R.) nurse was the field Harty chose to specialize in.

“I had done maternal child and newborn when I was stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and primary care and health promotions during my time at Naval Submarine Base New London,” Harty said.

Looking for more adventure in her career, Harty returned to school to be certified as an O.R. nurse.

“I knew that OR nurses deployed frequently and there was an element of adventure there that interested me,” Harty shared.

Harty spent the last 10 years of her career in nursing as an operating room nurse working at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Va. then on to Na-

U.S. Navy photo by Barbara Wagner

Lt. Cmdr. Cambrai Harty is the Naval Branch Health Clinic (BHC) Indian Head’s new department head and clinic manager. tional Naval Medical Center in Bethesda Md. and finally back to Portsmouth. In Bethesda Harty spent many hours in the O.R. with patients who had recently returned from overseas deployments. The life-changing surgeries that she was a part of there not only affected the patient but Harty as well, who stated that those were some of the most rewarding experiences in her career.

“You could see it in their eyes when they were in recovery — the pain was already gone that they had been dealing with,” Harty shared. “It was such a rewarding experience.”

While she didn’t deploy overseas, Harty was able to experience many aspects of surgical services that has been useful in her career now as she the only medical homeport Primary Care Nurse for NSF Indian Head’s clinic.

“It has worked out well when I have patients who are scheduled for surgery because I can give them a good idea of what to expect and what questions to ask,” Harty said. “It has been an interesting change coming back from O.R. services where we have one patient at a time and now I have hundreds.”

Harty enjoys being able to foster long term relationships as well with her patients at NSF Indian Head.

“When you work the O.R. you have one patient who you see for a short period of time,” Harty shared. “At NSF Indian Head, I am able to establish long-term relationships with the patients and it’s wonderful to be able to get to know them.”

Not only has Harty come to enjoy the time she is able to devote to her patients, but has been thrilled to discover how well all of the different departments within the clinic and her fellow clinicians work together.

“Everyone here gets along well and there is a real sense of teamwork. I don’t think I have ever had the privilege of working with such a close-knit team who truly appreciates each other,” Harty said.

Another aspect that Harty feels is so critical to the success of the clinic is the level of communication that is fostered at the facility and she attributes a great deal of the success she has found there to that.

Harty and her family currently live in La Plata, and when not at the clinic she enjoys spending time with her husband and their four children.

“We love to go hiking in good weather as well as geo-caching and visiting the museums and battlefields,” Harty said.

“My husband and I both enjoy history and the children are learning to appreciate it as well.”

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MWR Highlights Dahlgren Cannonball Lanes 540-653-7327 Games: Military $3, Civilian $4.00. Hourly Bowling: Military $20, Civilian $25 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.

All-U-Can Bowl Fridays

Dahlgren Bingo 540-653-8785 Bingo will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and will resume Thursday, Dec. 3.

Thursday Evenings at the Community House Doors open at 4 p.m. Early Bird games start at 5 p.m. Buy 2 packs for 35 and get 1 green and 1 red card for free. Buy 3 packs for $45 and get 1 red, 1 purple and 1 double action card for free! Military, Military Spouses, Retired Military and Dependents can buy 1 regular pack for $20 and get 1 red, 1 green and 1 double action card for free! Try your luck on Thursday! The jackpot 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.

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.

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.

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!

Youth Sponsorship Hail and Farewell Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. All military youth and their families are invited. Celebrate the fun we’ve had as we say farewell to those leaving and anticipate the fun that is yet to come by welcoming the new youth! Refreshments will be served. Cost: FREE

Dahlgren Fitness Center 540-653-8580

Turkey Burn Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Want to stay in shape over the holidays? Attend the Pre-Thanksgiving Turkey Burn with classes like Kettlebells, Core, Power Yoga, Spin and Mobility. Register by Nov. 20. Cost: $4 daily pass for all events

Dahlgren Movie Theater 540-653-7336

Price of Shows Civilian: $5. Active Duty, Retired & Reserve Mil E-7 & above & their family members with ID: $4, E-1-E-6 & below & their family members with ID: $2.50. Children (611): $2 Children (5 and under): FREE. *Movies shown in 3D will cost an additional $1 to ticket price.

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Saturday, Nov. 21 Bridge of Spies PG-13

7 p.m.

Post Turkey Workout Nov. 27 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Ate too much? Join the Dahlgren Fitness Center for a Post Turkey Workout for a Circuit Training Specialty class. Cost: FREE

Dahlgren General Library

Friday, Nov. 27 7 p.m.

Goosebumps — *3D PG Saturday, Nov. 28 4 p.m.

The Incredibles — FREE ADMISSION PG

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Saturday Open Recreation

Storytime at the Library

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

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.

Saturday, Nov. 28 7 p.m.

The Last Witch Hunter PG-13 For movie listings online, visit www.navymwr. org/movies and select the Dahlgren Theater.

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Friday, November 20, 2015

Rear Adm. Moulton Tours Branch Health Clinic at NSFs Indian Head, Dahlgren

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Community Notes

Dahlgren

Holly Jolly Market Bazaar Shop local for the holidays at King George Elementary School Cafeteria and Parking Lot on Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Members of the King George Farmers Market, local artisans and crafters will have all local products to get you ready for the holidays. Sponsored by the King George Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA). For more information or to be a vendor contact dstrauss@kges.k12.va.us .

Breakfast with Santa Enjoy breakfast and a picture with the Jolly Elf himself on Dec. 12 from 9-11 a.m. at the King George Citizen’s Center. Enjoy breakfast, a small gift shop perfect for the kids and visit with “Shamrock the Shelf Elf”. Cost: $5 admission per child.

King George Holiday Bazaar Craft Fair The King George Parks and Recreation will be featuring a two day craft fair at the King George Citizens Center on Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the 22 from noon to 3 p.m. For additional information call Janine Paulsen at 775-4FUN. Caledon State Park Winter Holiday Hayrides Beginning Dec. 11 Caledon State Park will be featuring holiday hayrides each weekend through Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. — 9 p.m.

Bring a warm blanket, your singing voice and sense of humor.

We will sing holiday songs, while taking a wagon ride through the

winter woods. After the ride we will return to the visitor center for hot chocolate and a reading of the classic holiday story, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.’ Reservations required. $3 per person/ $8 for the whole family. Dec. 11 at 5, 6:30, & 8, Dec. 12 at 4, 6, 8, Dec. 18 at 5, 6:30 & 8, Dec. 19 at 4, 6, & 8, and Dec. 20 t 4 & 6 p.m.

Indian Head La Plata PD Food Drive The La Plata Police Department (LPPD) is working with several of its community partners to ensure no one goes without a Thanksgiving meal this year. Our community partners are requesting the following: Green Beans (canned), Corn (canned), Cranberry Sauce, Corn Muffin Mix, Boxed Mashed Potatoes, Boxed Macaroni & Cheese, Rice, Gravy, Other Can Goods and Boxed Food. If needed, LPPD officers will deliver food items to those who are shut in and cannot get out.

Hospice Festival of Trees and Breakfast with Santa Hospice Festival of Trees will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center, 3090 Crain Highway, Waldorf, MD. This year’s focus will be our We Honor Veterans program. Breakfast with Santa will be held at 9:00 a.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. Come support Hospice by purchasing Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias, and limited-edition Hospice ornaments. For more information, visit http://www.hospiceofcharlescounty.org/ or ytitus@hospiceofcharlescounty.org or 202-531-3556.

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