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VOLUME 70, NUMBER 10
NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND
MARCH 14, 2013
Budget cuts impact base taxi, other services By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, Closed
Liberty Center Hours:
When the Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, announced March 2 the service’s intention to proceed with spending reductions to align with the Budget Control Act’s fiscal constraints, or sequestration, he outlined a variety of reductions in operations, training and maintenance. Since then, leaders from Commander, Naval Installations Command have dug deep to see what prudent measures could be taken to save money. The Navywide reductions Mabus outlined March 2 impact a variety of efforts, to include ship deployments and humanitarian aid. It also includes a gradual stand-down of flying time for at least three fleet air wings. “These actions are being taken to preserve support for those forces stationed overseas and currently forwarddeployed,” Mabus added. “Reductions in lower-priority forward operations and significant reductions in all other operations, training and maintenance are the results of this selection process.”
Tuesdays, 3-10 p.m. Wednesdays, 2-10 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, Closed
Civilian furloughs
Additionally, the Secretary of the Navy’s message also noted that the Navy’s current civilian hiring freeze remains in effect, and plans to implement government civilian work furloughs continue to be made.
Blue Angels, Air Expo ’13
Reduced NAS services
Direct impacts to NAS Patuxent River that begin Monday include eliminating the base taxi service for Pax, NRC Solomons, Webster Outlying Field and the government leased off-base facilities, and reducing hours at some MWR facilities. “Reduction decisions, though difficult, have been prudent, and in most cases reversible,” said Capt. Ted Mills, NAS Patuxent River commanding officer. “Our goal is to remain mission capable. There is not a uniform answer for all activities. Some effects will not be noticeable until later in the fiscal year. We will prioritize continued funding towards those activities that support life, safety and critical security, as well as those programs that support Wounded Warriors.” The MWR schedules and service that change Monday are:
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Jim Kelly, a DOD civilian at NAS Patuxent River, takes a run on one of the treadmills at Drill Hall on Tuesday. Drill Hall patrons will see a change in hours of operation beginning Monday. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Indoor Pool Hours:
Drill Hall Hours:
Weekdays, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.
Weekdays, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
While the Blue Angels performances scheduled for April have been canceled, the decision to cancel later performances will be delayed until the latest possible moment, according to a Blue Angels Public Affairs statement released last week. Delaying the decision allows the Blue Angels to proceed with their performances in case funding is restored. With that said, NAS Patuxent River’s Air Expo ’13, which includes a Blue Angels demonstration, is still planned for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. “Although sequestration has been triggered, we are still hopeful that Congress will pass a balanced deficit reduction plan that the president can sign, and sequestration is ultimately reversed,” Mills said. Since March 6, legislation has been pending for a sixmonth spending measure that would keep the government operating past March 27. However, this legislation is still pending, and it is unknown how the bill might impact Navy cuts or reductions. Additional sequestration information is available at the Navy Live site at http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2013/03/02/ department-of-the-navy-response-to-sequestration and at http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2013/03/01/five-things-youneed-to-know-about-march-1/.
Families helping families
NMCRS fund drive runs through April By Connie Hempel NAS Public Affairs Office
As the annual NavyMarine Corps Relief Society fund drive launched this week, volunteers have hit the streets looking to make 100 percent contact, raising dollars and awareness. “Through the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, our Sailors and Marines can get the support they need right here from their family,” Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes, commander of Fleet Readiness Centers and Naval Air Systems Command assistant commander for Logistics and Industrial Operations,
said during the kickoff event Tuesday. “I know with the current budget constraints it will be harder to go out and get as many donations as we’ve had in the past, but a lot of our civilians are retired military and they haven’t forgotten what it’s all about.” Since its beginning 109 years ago, the NMCRS has helped thousands of Navy and Marine Corps families facing financial struggles every year. Whether those struggles are caused from a military move leaving a dual income family to single income, a vehicle in need of repair, or not being able to make ends meet with rent, utilities and groceries, the
NMCRS offers interest-free loans and grants for activeduty and retired military, their family and widows of service members. During last year’s drive, more than $103,000 was raised for the NMCRS at Pax River. With those donated dollars, the NMCRS was able to help more than 250 clients. But it’s not just about the no-interest loans and grants, NMCRS offers financial education, too. “Financial stability contributes to readiness,” said Maureen Farrell, director of the NMCRS office here. “We can help with budgets and building a strategy for the future.” Sometimes people are unsure if NMCRS can help
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Capt. Ben Shevchuk, NAS Patuxent River executive officer, talks about the importance of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society in taking care of Sailors and Marines during the annual fund drive kick-off Tuesday. them, but Farrell said if in doubt, call. “If we can’t help, we can put you in contact with who can,” she said.
For more information on the NMCRS or to make an electronic donation, visit www.nmcrs.org or call 301342-4739.
See upcoming Tester issues for information on what services NMCRS provides and how families continue to help families.
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Base construction begins By Michael Smolek NAS Patuxent River cultural resources manager and NAVFAC Washington regional archaeologist On April 4, 1942, base construction began. The lack of facilities in the region, the remoteness of the location, the lack of labor—both skilled and unskilled—and the competition for materials during war time greatly hampered and increased the complexity of the massive construction effort. An initial work force of 650 laborers rapidly swelled to 7,000 within only nine months and, while existing houses and farm buildings were immediately put to use, the first new buildings to be built were barracks, a mess hall and a brig. The brig was needed because, according to reports from the period, “the type of living accommodations available to the workers attracted a high percentage of transient laborers, many with criminal records. Drinking, fist-fights, cuttings, and other disorders existed in the workmen’s barracks, and professional gamblers operated flagrantly.” While the base was being built, there were rows of 35 tarpaper barracks for the 3300 resident workers located just north of the intersection of Cedar Point Road and Taxiway Alpha, in what was once the town of Pearson. A worker’s sick bay building was constructed nearby, now building 463, and the original plan for the building reveals the social attitudes of the time—it was divided right down the middle, segregated by race. Southern Maryland Electric was not able to generate enough electrical power to meet the needs of the construction activities, so a dieselpowered electrical plant had to be built to augment the electrical supply. That power plant, building 516 on Millstone Road, is now used for office space. Vast areas of ground were under construction with runways and taxiways, utilities and hundreds of buildings. Old roads were re-routed and new roads installed. Large trailer trucks were used to move personnel around the base and were called “cattle cars” by the workers. At one point there were 125 dump trucks, 44 cranes and shovels, 35 bulldozers and 99 earthmovers, graders and scrapers in use. Materials were delivered by truck and, later, by the railroad that the Navy took over and extended some 40 miles from Brandywine, Md., to the base. According to oral tradition, truck drivers coming from the north out of Washington were given simple directions on how to find the construction site—just keep heading south toward the cloud of dust.
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Aerial photo showing the tarpaper workers barracks just north of the intersection of Taxiway Alpha and a re-routed Cedar Point Road. The buildings in the former town of Pearson were put to use during the construction, but were later removed.
U.S. Navy photo by Donna Cipolloni
Tate Road is named in honored of Lt. James Tate, Jr., who died when his fighter crashed into the Chesapeake Bay on April 13, 1944.
Mentor Spotlight: Adrienne Somerville By Veronica Miskowski Naval Air Systems Command Mentoring Externally Directed Team
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Barracks made of tarpaper and wood housed 95 workers each. There were 35 of these barracks housing about 3500 workers. The workers cafeteria utilized portions of the old Pearson Community Center building. The first concrete for the runways was poured on June 9, 1942. There was an on-site concrete plant near the intersection of Taxiways Alpha and Bravo that was capable of generating a sizeable 2,000 cubic yards of concrete per day. The first three hangars started were built using traditional construction methods and materials. Hangars 101 and 301 are steel, and Hangar 201 is an impressive wood structure; however, the wartime shortages of steel and wood, and the need for speedy construction, were motivating factors to use alternative construction materials and methods. In October 1942, a new and relatively unproven type of construction was chosen for the construction of Hangar 110. The innovative ZD-type concrete hangar was a poured-in-place, thinshell concrete construction system
poured over massive forms that were moved on rails. Hangar 110 and the other five double barrel-vault concrete hangars that were to follow have the distinction of being the largest such structures built in the U.S. up to that point. Based largely on the success of the construction at Pax River, this type of construction was published in a contemporary engineering journal and became a widely accepted construction technique. Construction was fast and the average time to construct a concrete hangar from beginning to end was just six months, 17 days. Today, the hangars have been determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places because of their contribution to the history of engineering technology and for the importance of the aeronautical activities that have taken place in them over the last 70 years.
Adrienne Somerville is Naval Air Systems Command’s community management program manager for Command Strategies, Force Planning, and Analysis, dedicated to developing and implementing a skills planning and management process and tool. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., she received her bachelor’s degree from Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Va., her Master of Science in management from Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Fla., and a certificate in legislative affairs in 2011 from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Somerville began her government career with the Naval Sea Systems Command, Arlington, Va., in 1994, when she was selected for the Contracting Naval Acquisition Intern Program. She transferred to NAVAIR as a contract specialist in 1995. As a contract specialist
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Adrienne Somerville, NAVAIR’s Community Management Program Manager for Command Strategies, Force Planning and Analysis and procuring contracting officer, she provided tactical and strategic acquisition solutions in support of programs including H-60, F/A18, V-22 and more. She served as the Continuous Process Improvement Deployment Champion for the Contracts organization, leading NAVAIR’s cultural transformation; providing strategic direction and risk assessment of CPI activity; promoting change management; and fostering effective
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Expanding horizons for SoMD students By Andrian Jordan Expanding Your Horizons Publicity Chair More than 50 young women participated in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, or STEM, event March 2 at Southern Maryland Higher Education Center. The event, open to middle school students from St. Mary’s, Charles and Calvert counties, was organized by Expanding Your Horizons - Southern Maryland, and included several NAS Patuxent River and Naval Air Systems Command leaders. Female mentors, called “Wonder Women,” emphasized various disciplines within STEM. Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes, commander, Fleet Readiness Centers and NAVAIR assistant commander for Logistics and Industrial Operations, kicked off the event as guest speaker and mentor. Steffanie Easter, executive director of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office also participated. Other speakers included Dr. Lindsay Jamieson, assistant professor of computer science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Dr. Beena Khetpal, a pediatrician with Shah Associates LLC. EYH SoMD’s mission is to raise awareness of STEM and STEMrelated careers for sixth- to eighthgrade girls. The event served as the SoMD kickoff. EYH believes that to
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increase the participation of women in STEM careers, there must be an increase in the pool of qualified women. “Growing up in the inner city with non-English speaking parents and no direct exposure to STEM or STEM professional careers, I was introduced to STEM through EYH when I was in the eighth grade,” said Cam Donohue, F-35 Integrated Task Force Mission Systems Lead and EYH SoMD lead and event coordinator. “I didn’t recognize it at the time, but that exposure broadened my awareness of STEM and probably led me to pursue STEM in high school, college and beyond. “Through my experience going through EYH workshops and involvement with supporting an EYH at China Lake [Calif.,] and other STEM related programs, I’ve seen the impact that planting a little seed of exposure and encouragement has on young girls,” Donohue said. Jaynes engaged students with a powerful presentation that highlighted the accomplishments of women. She also participated in hands-on workshops with students, explaining how STEM can be fun, and challenging. With the large community of science and engineering professionals at NAS Pax River and the high concentration of technology companies in the area, starting EYH in SoMD was a way to con-
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AtHOC registrations
The purple globe option for AtHOC registration has been re-established and is now available for use. To access, right click on globe located at the bottom right portion of the computer screen, select "Access Self Service," then select devices. Under the devices tab you can add all devices you'd like to receive alerts on. If you continue to have issues with registration, email jerome.ray@navy.mil or eric.wolf@navy.mil.
Burger Burn (hot dogs, too)
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. NAWCAD headquarters, building 2185 Support the NAS Patuxent River Recreation Committee.
Fish Dinner at NAS Patuxent River Chapel
Fridays, 5-7 p.m.; until March 22 Building 401 All are welcome to join the chapel’s Annual Fish Dinners. Menu includes fried tilapia, French fries, potato salad, Cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, green salad, rolls and desserts. Each week one additional food--fried oysters, fried shrimp, shrimp fried rice, shrimp pancit, shrimp lumpia or crab soup—will be made added to the menu. Suggested donation: $8, adults; $6, youths ages 6-12; and free for children ages 5 and younger.
Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System Update
It is now that time of the year to update and verify personal information in the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System at https://navyfamily.navy.mil. This is a semi-annual mandatory requirement all Active-duty and Reserve Navy personnel, DOD civilians, all family members and Overseas contractors. To update contact data, login to NFAAS and update information under the “My Info” tab and “Contact Information” section. Edit member and family member information as necessary and verify as current. All family members enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member program must be identified as such.
U.S. Navy photo by Gary Younger
Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes, commander of Fleet Readiness Centers and NAVAIR assistant commander for logistics and industrial operations, talks to a group of young women during the Expanding Your Horizons-Southern Maryland event March 2. The event, held at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, was held to help raise awareness of STEM and STEM-related careers for sixth- to eighth-grade girls. Female mentors, called “Wonder Women,” emphasized various disciplines within STEM. tinue planting seeds in an environment that would be extremely supportive and encouraging, organizers said. At the event, STEM professionals offered workshops that
included practical applications. Girls were introduced to chemistry in cosmetics by formulating their own lip gloss. Examining multiple wardrobe combinations became a math lesson, and they applied
Income Tax Assistance
Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. NAS Patuxent River Legal Office The Navy’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Electronic Tax Filing program offers active-duty and retired military, family members and some Reservists free self-service electronic tax filing. Stop by NAS Patuxent River Legal Office in building 409 for more details and to pick up a VITA intake form. Appointments are available until 15 April. Call 301-342-7643.
Prescribed burns slated for Pax
The Environmental Division is conducting a prescribed burn in two locations at Pax River. The first site is a 22-acre area located off of Tate Road behind the skeet range. The other site is a 22-acre area located off Cedar Point Road at Fishing Point Recreational area. Prescribed burning is an alternate method of maintaining a specific habitat type. It is cheaper than mowing and offers benefits that cannot be achieved by mowing alone. Prescribed burns are weather dependent and therefore an exact date cannot be selected; however, it will occur in either March or early April. For more information, call the Conservation Branch at 301-342-3670.
NMCRS Quick Assist Loans
Active-duty Sailors and Marines can apply for a Quick Assist Loan (QAL) for up to $500 at the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Full Service Office. Most QALs can be processed on a walk-in basis in 15 minutes. Active-duty Marines and Sailors must apply in person. QALs are shortterm, interest-free loans available to service members facing a family emergency or other urgent financial situation and are available Sailors and Marines on active duty, have no outstanding loans with NMCRS, and in need of help with basic living expenses or family emergencies.
Where’s Gnorman?
Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Be the first to call in his location and receive two free Center Stage Theater movie tickets; good for any Center Stage movie. The same person cannot win more than once a month. Last week’s winner was Annette Pegg. Contest calls are not taken after 4:30 p.m. Friday. Call the Tester staff at 301-342-4163.
physics and distributive forces by designing aluminum boats weighed down by “treasure.” More information about EYH SoMD is available at www.runtoeyhsomd.com.
Off base: Charles County Board of Commissioners Open House
Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. 10665 Stanhaven Place, White Plains Meet the Charles County Board of Commissioners and take a tour of our the Economic Development office. Light refreshments are provided.
The Perfect Otter Experience
The Otter Lover’s Package is an exclusive opportunity for up to six guests to enjoy a one-hour behind-the-scenes tour with one of our Estuarine Biology staff. Watch the otters feast on their breakfast while practicing their art skills. This package is first come, first served. Cost is $250, with $125 being tax deductible. For more information, contact David Moyer at 410-326-2042, ext. 33, or moyerde@co.cal.md.us.
College Opportunities Survey
The Southern Maryland Higher Education Council, with the support of the Patuxent Partnership, is conducting a survey to determine the demand for increased college opportunity in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties. The survey takes 5-7 minutes to complete. Responses are confidential, and nothing on the survey is used for marketing, telemarketing or commercial purposes. The survey will help the Southern Maryland Higher Education Council recommend ways to formulate long- and short-term plans to improve access to higher education in the area. Complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SOMDEmployerMil.
Navy-Marine Corps Ball
March 23, 6 p.m. Washington Hilton, Washington D.C. The 2013 Navy-Marine Corps Ball benefits the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Navy attire: Dinner dress blue jacket or equivalent. Marine Corps attire: Evening dress “B” or dress blue/white “A.” Civilian attire: Black tie. Register at navymcball. org, email navmcball@aol.com or call 202-889-8112/8113.
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Chaplain’s corner:
NAVFAC Washington selects Rambo for award
Noah and the Osprey By Al Kaniss Guest contributor I'm amazed at the amount of time, effort and perseverance it takes for some things to get from just an idea to a successful accomplishment. I admire people and organizations who "stick with it" through many years of frustration, setbacks and of course the inevitable critics. One classic example is Chester Carlson. Back in the in the mid-1930s, Carlson had the idea for a plain paper copying machine. As a law student, he copied excerpts, longhand, from books he couldn't afford to purchase. It wasn't until 25 years later that the first modern photocopier came on the market. We now take copiers for granted, but it might not have happened except for Carlson devoting a big chunk of his life to his idea. The V-22 Osprey—a hybrid that can take off and land like a helicopter, and flies like an airplane—is another great example of perseverance. In the book,
Al Kaniss "The Dream Machine," author Richard Whittle describes how the idea of a tiltrotor aircraft had been around since the late 1930s. The V-22 program wasn't initiated until the early 1980s, and its first deployment not until 2006, 65 years from idea to operational use. The efforts to keep the program viable and get past all its challenges were incredible. Whittle also describes the passion of the tiltrotor's biggest advocate, Dick Spivey, who devoted his entire career to it. Its critics, which were numerous, had to be proven wrong about the practicality of such an aircraft.
Extreme perseverance isn't new, but dates back to Bible times. Moses deserves a lot of credit for leading his people through the desert for 40 years. The journey to the "promised land" should only have taken a few months, but God decided otherwise. Moses successfully led his people to that "promised land"—even though he never entered it himself—despite the logistics of feeding, housing and moving several million people, and putting up with their frequent criticism. Perhaps the person who had the most stick-to-itiveness was Noah. God told Noah to build an ark to preserve life when God would bring a great flood in 120 years. It was an overwhelming task; the structure was bigger than a football field and almost 5 stories high, and all the work had to be done manually by only a handful of people. Besides the monumental effort to build it, I can't even imagine the amount of ridiculing Noah must have tak-
en from his critics as he built a craft that was seemingly impossible to transport to a body of water. Many projects, both at work and in our personal lives, do take many years to get from the concept phase to deployment. It's tempting to lose hope for completion due to the countless challenges along the way, especially securing the funding, manpower, expertise, contracts and technology and enduring the inevitable criticism. Two Bible verses should give us inspiration to keep going, especially through the roughest times: Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," and Matthew 19:26,"... with God all things are possible." So, the next time you see the Osprey flying around our base, or just use a copying machine, try to remember that these things might not be there except for some dedicated people who wouldn't give up their dream...and God who enables people to create such amazing things.
SAPR Refresher Training
Today, 1-2 p.m. Role-playing SAPR scenarios offers the advocate practice time which builds confidence and skill level.
How to Create a Budget (Brown Bag)
Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All classes and seminars are held at the FFSC unless otherwise noted. Workshops and seminars are open to active duty and retired military personnel and their family members. Reservations are necessary and can be made at FFSC or by calling 301-342-4911.
March 20, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Creating a budget may not sound like the most exciting thing in the world to do, this one hour workshop cover the vital in keeping your financial house in order. Ultimately, the goal is to be able to show where your money is coming from, how much is there and where it is all going.
Stress Management
March 21, 1-2:30 p.m. Stress is a part of life. In this class you will understand how your beliefs and thought process has an impact on how you deal with stress. Participants will walk away with specific actions to manage stress that they can incorporate into their life immediately.
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Kyle Rambo, conservation director for NAS Patuxent River, was recently awarded the Naval Facilities Command Washington Supervisor of the Quarter Award for the 2012 fourth quarter. Rambo encourages his employees to reach their full career potential by engaging in community outreach activities and joining local organizations that promote environmental stewardship in an effort to bridge the gap between Pax River and the community. Rambo is shown here holding a full-grown Northern Saw-whet Owl.
SAPR Advocate Training
March 25-28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A victim advocate is a trained volunteer who provides effective and appropriate support and guidance for victims of sexual assault. This training will prepare volunteers for the initial contact with victims and help them through the investigative, medical and judicial processes that they opt to pursue.
Budgeting for Baby at Bldg. 401
March 27, 10 a.m. to noon The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society illustrates the hidden costs associated with a growing family. All Navy and Marine Corps service members that attend will receive a new layette worth more than $100.
Ten Steps to a Federal Job
March 29, 1-4 p.m. Learn how to navigate the federal job system. A 137-page training guide is provided.
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Counselor’s corner:
Let’s talk Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Success) By Chief Navy Counselor (SW) David J. C. Waters NAS Patuxent River Command Career Counselor By now you’ve heard that the 20-year-old Transition Assistance Program, known as TAP, has become Transition Goals, Plans, Success, or Transition GPS. As part of the Veterans Opportunity to Work to Hire Heroes Act, Transition GPS is designed to strengthen, standardize and expand counseling and guidance for active-duty and Reserve Sailors separating from the Navy after serving for 180 or more days of active duty. Transition GPS consists of four key components: First Component Complete the mandatory Preseparation Assessment and Individual Counseling. Second Component Complete the mandatory fiveday Transition GPS core curriculum. Topics covered include: Indi-
Chief Navy Counselor David J.C. Waters vidual Transition Plan preparation, military to civilian job skills crosswalk, a Veterans Affairs benefits briefing, financial planning support and a Department of Labor Employment Workshop. Third Component Optional two-day career-spe-
cific curriculum on educational, technical or entrepreneurship, with information tailored for individual specific goals. Fourth Component Complete the mandatory FFSC capstone event within 90 days prior to separation. This will verify that you’ve met your Career Readiness Standards and have received the transition services that you requested. Transition GPS is designed to help you overcome the challenges of pursuing your chosen civilian career path. Much like Personnel Qualification Standards, CRSs demonstrate the separatee’s mastery of the skills required to overcome those challenges. Mandatory Career Readiness Standards that are applicable to all career paths, include: Attend pre-separation counseling; Complete the pre-separation counseling checklist on DD Form 2648; Register for VA benefits and VA eBenefits at https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal; Prepare a post-separation
12-month budget reflecting personal and family goals, and obligations; Evaluate Reserve component opportunities; Crosswalk military skills to civilian skills, and evaluate the demand for those skills within your potential relocation destinations; Identify and document requirements and eligibility for licensure, certification and apprenticeships at your potential relocation destinations; and Complete your Individual Transition Plan and provide documentation of meeting the Career Readiness Standards for your chosen career path. Try to complete as much of Block 1 of the ITP as possible before you attending Transition GPS. For each career path, educational, technical and entrepreneurship, there are additional Career Readiness Standards such as selecting academic institutions, identifying technical institutions and connecting with the Small Business Administration. It may seem overwhelming, and there is a lot to do, but Transition
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Cedar Point Golf Course
For more information, call 301-342-3597. Junior Golf Clinics Registrations March 23, 8 a.m. In person Cedar Point Golf Course Clinics are Saturdays from April 13 through May 11 from 3-4 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Parents choose which session at the time of registration. Cost is $40 per student which includes all five weeks. Payment is due at the time of registration; cash or check only. Reservations must be made in person. The first 72 paid entrees are accepted.
NRC Solomons
For more information on recreational events at NRC Solomons, contact Jennifer Marchant at jennifer.marchant@navy.mil or 410-286-8365. Hop into Spring at NRC Solomons Book a three or more night stay at NRC Solomons between March 25 and April 8 and receive one night free, excludes waterfront cottages. All guests get a free round of mini golf at NRC. All NRC lodging guests for the month of March are entered to win a dinner for two at Stoney’s King Fishers Restaurant. Call 410-286-7301. Easter EGGstravaganza-NRC Solomons March 30, 1-3 p.m. Large Pavilion Military children receive a free T-shirt to tie-dye. There will be an egg hunt and then bubble making, arts and craft activities, picture time with Peter Rabbit, music and dancing and more. This Easter event is designed for toddlers to
For more information, call 301-342-6293. Second Annual Arts and Crafts Spring Fling Vendor spaces still available Spring Fling: April 20 Vendor spaces are still available for the Second Annual Spring Fling. Active-duty and retired military, DOD civilians, contractors and sponsored guests may register. Home businesses are welcome as long as products are sold as a craft or gift package. Craft spaces are $60, and tables and chairs are also available for rent. Register at Customized Creations MondayThursday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or call 301-3423569. youths up to age 12. The first 100 children can dye an egg and participate in the hunt. Bring a white T-shirt to make your own spring time tie-dye. Cost is $4.50 for E1-E5, and $5 for all others. Eligible patrons include: active-duty and retired military, Reservists, DOD civilians and family members of all ages. Sponsored by Lincoln Military Housing.* *NAS Patuxent River thanks and appreciates its sponsors. However, neither the NAS Patuxent River nor the Federal Government officially endorses any company, product or service. Learn to Swim Registration at NRC Solomons Military only: April 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Military and DOD civilian: April 13 and 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration for the NRC Solomons Summer Learn to swim program is held at the NRC Aquatics Center. There are three sessions: June 18 through July 5, July 9-26, and July 30 through Aug. 15. Each session is $45 for E1-E5, and $50 for all others. For more information, contact Jennifer Marchant at 410-286-8365 or jennifer.marchant@navy.mil.
River’s Edge Catering and Conference Center To make a reservation or for more information, stop by or call 301-342-3656. Easter Brunch Register by March 27. March 31. Seatings at 11:30 a.m., noon, 2 and 2:30 p.m. Join us for Easter Brunch at the River’s Edge. This annual
GPS is designed to give you the tools to make it all happen. With that said, plan to attend Transition GPS at least 12-24 months prior to the end of your active obligated service, or EAOS. Additional items recommended for Transition GPS include: The Career Interest Assessment from O*Net “Interest Profiler” at www.mynextmove.org/ explore/ip; The Verification of Military Experience and Training, or VMET, at https://www.dmdc.osd. mil/appj/vmet/index.jsp; Your most recent Leave and Earnings Statement at https:// mypay.dfas.mil; Your evaluations and fitness reports; SMART and training record; and Credit report at https://www. annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp. To find out more about Transition GPS, visit www.public.navy. mil/BUPERS-NPC/CAREER/ TRANSITION/Pages/TAP.aspx.
event fills up fast so make reservations today. Cost is $21.95 for adults; $10.95 for youths ages 6-16; $3 for children ages 3-5; and free for children ages 2 and younger. Comics on Duty Tickets go on sale March 25 Show is April 18; buffet at 5 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. Comics on Duty is returning for another show. Join us for an evening of laughs and good times. Guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, and get you chuckling, you are in for a treat with each of these four highly entertaining comics. Advanced tickets are $15, and $20 at the door. Price includes an extensive appetizer buffet which opens at 5 p.m. Tickets sold at the River’s Edge, the ITT Office and by phone at 301-342-3656.
Drill Hall Register for a class and get more information at the Fitness and Sports Office or call 301-757-1194. 10-Mile Relay Race March 22, 11:30 a.m. Raindate: March 29 The Patuxent River Relay Race is a 10-mile course along the Patuxent River. Teams are two to five runners with each member running between 2-8 miles, depending on team size. First, second and third place awards are given for male, female and co-ed divisions. Event is free for activeduty military without a race shirt, and $12 for everyone else, which includes a race shirt. Registration forms are available at http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent, click on Fleet and Family Readiness then Fitness and Sports.
Goose Creek Camp Ground Reservation Begins April 1. Reservations can be made at www.dodlodging.net or calling 1-877-Navy-bed (628-9233).
Liberty Programs The Liberty program sponsors free or reduced-price events for Pax River active-duty E1-E6. Liberty is a component of the Single Sailor Program. Civilian guests are not allowed to participate unless otherwise stated. Pax River’s Liberty program’s manager can be reached at 301-342-3565 or at mindy.mackey@navy.mil.
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Wednesday Night Special: Buy any size soda and get a small popcorn free. Wednesday and Friday Liberty Special: Active-duty E1-E6 receive free admission. Thursday Night Special: Buy one ticket and get the second at half-price. Frequent Moviegoer Ticket: After 10 visits, admission to the 11th is free. Thursday, March 14 6:30 p.m., Parker
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A hit man and a cop form an alliance to bring down the killers of their partners. Rated: R (1 hr, 31 min) Saturday, March 16 4 p.m., Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters (not in 3D) Five years after siblings Hansel and Gretel hatched their escape from a childsnatching witch who changed their lives forever and gave them a taste for blood. Now they have come of age as
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fierce, formidably skilled bounty hunters 100 percent dedicated to tracking and terminating witches in every dark forest—hell-bent on retribution. But as the notorious Blood Moon approaches and a familiar wooded town faces a nightmare for its innocent children, Hansel and Gretel encounter an evil beyond any witch they’ve ever hunted. Rated: R (1 hr, 28 min) 6:30 p.m., Warm Bodies
9 p.m., Bullet to the Head Upcoming Free Previews Sunday, March 17 2 p.m., Olympus Has Fallen Sunday, March 24 2 p.m., G.I. Joe: Retaliation (3D). There is a $1 charge for 3D glasses. Monday and Tuesday No Movies Wednesday, March 20 6:30 p.m., Bullet to the Head
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Continued from 2 communication throughout the command. Somerville received multiple Navy awards, such as fiscal 2000 and fiscal 2001 Competition and Procurement Excellence Award. She also received the Women of Color Managerial Leadership Award in 2011. “I strongly believe the role of a mentor is to support the development of transcending leaders, those who capitalize on opportunities to go beyond the boundaries but remain inside the box,” Somerville said. “A mentor is a trusted agent—someone who serves as your alter ego having crucial conversations by telling you what you want and/or do not want to hear, when you need to hear it most. Also, a mentor is often a
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Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jamika Lewis shares a story to children at the NAS Patuxent River Child Development Center Feb. 6 during a visit in observance of the National Children’s Dental Health Month in February. Lewis also showed the youths how to brush with a big, 5-foot long, red toothbrush, and how to floss with mariner’s line simulating floss. Lewis is a dental technician assigned to the Pax River Dental Clinic.
'Hero 2 Hired' visits Pax
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Retired Capt. Donald Bouchard, right, talks to a service member about capabilities of the Hero2Hired Mobile Job Store during a visit at the Frank Knox Building on March 8. H2H is a DOD employment program that offers free assistance to Guard and Reserve members, family members and veterans. More information on H2H is available at https://h2h.jobs.
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good soundboard when you are faced with challenging career decisions,” she said. Somerville has had an enduring mentoring relationship for 13 years. She believes a mature mentoring relationship rests upon a high degree of trust and integrity. Like any other relationship, mentoring relationships warrant trust, time and commitment. Somerville is an active mentor. Through mentorship, she is able to actively listen, take effective action, seek clarity, collaborate and communicate as a leader and a follower. Additionally, she said mentees cause her to challenge herself to never shut her mind down to make unacceptable beliefs and behaviors tolerable. To learn more about NAVAIR’S Mentoring Program, visit https://mentoring. navair.navy.mil, or contact Donna Belcher, NAVAIR Mentoring Program Manager, at 301-342-5096.
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NAVAIR programs snag CNO awards
The annual CNO Environmental Awards program recognizes Navy ships, installations and people for outstanding performance in promoting environmental stewardship. Awards were presented this year for accomplishments in Cultural Resources Management, Sustainability and Environmental Excellence in Weapon System Acquisition, Small Program. The program helps the Navy recognize organizations and people who have made significant contributions in environmental stewardship.
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A member of a fleet maintenance crew performs a wipe down of an E-2C on the carrier deck with a new non-chromate primer. The nonchromate primer was one reason why the Environment, Safety and Occupational Health team belonging to the E-2/C-2 Airborne Tactical Data System Program Office (PMA-231) won a CNO Environmental Award for efforts in sustainability. The E-2C was the first carrier-based aircraft to test a non-chromate primer on the entire aircraft exterior at the Navy Fleet Readiness Center Southwest.
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The Naval Air Systems Command’s Environmental Programs Department recently won a 2012 Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Award for developing a web-based tool that helps users track and comply with environmental requirements. From left, are Herman Varmall, director of the Environmental Programs Department; Robert N. Hicks Jr., Programmatic Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Evaluation program manager; Paige Lehr, environmental policy program manager; and Nicholas Paraskevas, National Environmental Policy Act program manager.
Environmental Programs Department (AIR 1.6) By Paula A. Paige Program Management (AIR 1.0) Public Affairs Officer The Naval Air Systems Command’s (NAVAIR) Environmental Programs Office, known as AIR 1.6, was recognized Feb. 21 with a 2012 Chief of Naval Operations award for developing an acquisition tool that helps users track and comply with environmental requirements. The team, which is organized under NAVAIR’s Program Management organization, or AIR 1.0, won the Weapon System Acquisition, Small Program, Individual or Team category for developing the Programmatic Environment, Safety and Occupational Health Evaluation Document Authoring Tool, known as PESHE DAT. Launched in 2007, the web-based tool standardizes NAVAIR’s Environmental Safety and Occupational Health (ESOH) risk-assessment process and development of PESHE documents. Modules help acquisition managers and leaders ensure environmental requirements are properly assessed and managed at milestone events. Additionally, hazardous materials and waste are tracked and managed as ESOH risks as well as the development of a sound National Environ-
mental Policy Act (NEPA) strategy. Herman Varmall, who leads the Environmental Programs Office, said the award “shows NAVAIR/AIR-1.6 is leading the way in environmental acquisition planning and integration. The techniques and approaches being implemented in NAVAIR are not unique to us. We expect other [systems commands] to follow suit--develop a similar environmental business model, such as NAVAIR’s to support their program managers.” The CNO Environmental Awards recognize Navy ships, installations and people for outstanding performance in promoting environmental stewardship. For fiscal 2012, 59 nominations from commands around the world were received in 10 award categories. Thirty winners were selected at the CNO level of competition. All CNO winners will advance to the secretary of the Navy level of competition In a message congratulating the winners, Vice Adm. Philip Cullom, deputy chief of naval operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics, said “Your dedication to environmental stewardship is commendable and your actions exemplify the Navy’s commitment to protecting and preserving the environment.”
By Katherine Cotsonas E-2/C-2 Airborne Tactical Data System Program Office (PMA-231) Communications Specialist Sustainability efforts put forth by one of the Navy’s E-2/C-2 aircraft program teams at NAS Patuxent River was recently recognized with the 2012 Chief of Naval Operations Environmental Award. The CNO’s office announced Feb. 21 the Environment, Safety and Occupational Health (ESOH) team belonging to the E-2/C-2 Airborne Tactical Data System Program Office (PMA-231) received the award for its development of several pollution-preventing and energy-conserving initiatives, including a lighting management, building automation, and water conservation program and several material substitutions. This is the second time the team has won a CNO Environmental Award. “The ESOH team has employed innovative, highly effective strategies resulting in dramatic reduction of the environmental footprint of the E-2 platform,” the award narrative states. The Lighting Management and Building Automation System programs were implemented at the Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) St. Augustine Manufacturing Center (SAMC), Fla., the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye’s final production site. More efficient lighting, designed to save an estimated 942,969 kilowatt-hours per year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 595 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, was installed in 2012. Also, infrared radiant heating systems were installed in manufacturing areas to replace older, less efficient heaters. This change reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The Water Conservation and Quality
program brought modifications to plumbing to align with NGC’s best management practices for water. The NGC SAMC facility treated 185,000 gallons of groundwater to reuse in aircraft washing processes. The ESOH team also worked to promote the substitution of more eco-friendly options for aircraft cleaners, solvents and primers after the team conducted an investigation geared toward reducing environmentally detrimental substances. The new cleaners have a global warming potential that is more than 10 times lower than the previous cleaner. About 1,500 pounds of cleaner are used annually at the NGC SAMC for the E-2 platform. In addition to the new cleaning solutions, the E-2C was the first carrier-based aircraft to test a non-chromate primer on the entire aircraft exterior at the Navy Fleet Readiness Center Southwest. “This will ultimately help avoid the use of more than 20,000 pounds of chromated primer on the E-2/C-2 fleet,” said Erin Beck, PMA-231 ESOH coordinator and materials engineer. “After more than a decade of lab-scale development and test, several non-chromate primed E-2C’s have completed carrier deployments, and post-cruise inspections have confirmed the less harmful non-chromated primer performance has been excellent. We’re hoping to implement this in the fleet.” E-2D windscreen designs were improved as part of the sustainability efforts as well. A low-hazard polish was added to the gold layer that is used to protect aircrew from weapon system-generated radiation, saving the E-2D fleet an estimated $348,000 annually in reduced windscreen replacement. “The team continues to work closely with a multi-disciplined sustainability team to provide solutions with significant environmental benefit,” said Christine Brown, PMA-231 ESOH environmental engineer.
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Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic commander presents awards
U.S. Navy photos by Gary Younger
Kelly earns Commendation
From left, Lt. Cmdr. Timothy J. Kelly receives a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Gold Star in lieu of the fifth award from Capt. Michael Zarkowski, commander of Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic, for his service as the assistant maintenance officer for FRCMA Patuxent River from February 2010 to April 2013. Kelly received the award during a ceremony March 11 at NAS Patuxent River.
Stevens presented with Achievement Medal
From left, Capt. Michael Zarkowski, commander of Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class (AW) Joshua Stevens for his service as electrical branch shift supervisor, collateral duty inspector and aircraft handler for Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 from April 2008 to January 2013. Stevens received the award during a ceremony March 11 at NAS Patuxent River.
Johnson earns Achievement Medal
From left, Capt. Michael Zarkowski, commander of Fleet Readiness Centers Mid-Atlantic, presents Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Randy Johnson with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal during a ceremony March 11 for his service as a logs and records clerk from March 2011 to March 2013.
Stevens receives Gold Star
From left, Capt. Michael Zarkowski, commander and Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold star in lieu of fourth award to Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class (AW) Tradd Stevens for his service as a hydraulics work center production supervisor for FRCMA Patuxent River from January 2009 to March 2013. Stevens received the award during a ceremony March 11 at NAS Patuxent River.
Espich becomes Green Belt
From left, Capt. Michael Zarkowski, commander of Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic, presents Lt. Ian Espich with a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificate.
Leathers earns Achievement Medal
Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd class (AW) Jerry Leathers, right, receives the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Capt. Michael Zarkowski, commander of Fleet Readiness Centers, for his service as electrical systems night shift supervisor, collateral duty inspector, and command morale welfare and recreation representative, in Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 Detachment 5, from June 2008 to November 2012. Leathers received the award during a ceremony March 11, 2013, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
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Navy LED bulb illuminates possibilities for industry By Karen B. Tippett Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Communications Support
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Incandescent light bulbs, such as these found in this P-3 instrument panel, may fade away with the availability of new, long-lasting, adjustable intensity LED bulbs.
The Navy recently developed a dimmable light-emitting diode bulb that has the potential to improve products in the aircraft and automotive industries. Designed and patented by Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division engineer David Kayser at NAS Patuxent River over the past three years, the Variable Intensity LED Illumination System bulb can last more than 40,000 hours. The current 327 mini incandescent light bulb commonly found in automotive and aircraft applications averages 400. The Aircraft Division partnered with the Defense Logistics Agency to create the bulb for backlighting cockpit panels in naval aircraft, but found it has broader applications for other industries, such as auto, mining and construction. In addition to cutting maintenance time, the new bulb doesn’t require a dimmer circuit.
Quick facts Illuminating facts about the Variable Intensity LED Illumination System bulb Unlike its incandescent sibling, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division engineer David Kayser’s LED bulbs: Have variable intensity; Are significantly brighter; Are more energy-efficient; Have better longevity and ruggedness; and Produce less heat. “We still have a huge number of legacy [older] aircraft that use the common mini bulb,” Kayser said. “All the backlighting and mastery cautionary panels are all backlit with the 327 lamp.” By swapping out the current bulb with the LED in the same socket, performance stays the same, but the life of the bulb is extended. Regular LED bulbs are limited when it comes to dimming. Kayser’s LED improves similar bulbs already on the market, allowing pilots to adjust the panel lighting without a dimmer circuit. The new LED works by duplicating the same dimming pattern as the incandescent, allowing more flexibility in the amount of light to the panel; controlling the amount of light results in better visibility within the cockpit. The LED lens was tailored for night vision, resulting in panel lighting that can be dimmed for either day or night flights. Other transportation products, such as automotive, commercial aircraft and heavy construction equipment that use regular LEDs could benefit from this technology.
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PUBLIC NOTICE:
Record of decision five-year review the Rifle Range; Operable Unit (OU)-1 and OU-2, Site 5, OU-5-a disposal site near Pine Hill Run; Site 6/6A, OU-1-a bone yard site; Site 11, OU-1 and OU-2Former and current sanitary landfills; Site 17, OU-1 and OU2-Pesticide shop, building 841; Site 28-a transformer storage area; and Site 39-a waste Tetrachloroethene (PCE) storage area in building 503. All relevant environmental documents are available for review at the NAS Patuxent River Library at 22269 Cedar Point Road, building 407, and at the St. Mary’s County Public Library, Lexington Park Branch at 21677 FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park. Questions and those with information on the effectiveness of the remedies that would help the review team are encouraged to contact the NAS Public Affairs Officer at 301-757-6748. Courtesy of the Naval Engineering Facilities Command Washington NAS Patuxent River Environmental Department.
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Over the river
NAS Patuxent River Search and Rescue Crew takes flight with an Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 20 C12 over the Patuxent River on March 1. Below the aircraft is the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge connecting St. Mary’s County, home of the naval air station, and Calvert County. Courtesy photo
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Around Town St. Mary’s County:
Newtown Players: The Lion in Winter
Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 3:30 p.m. Three Notch Theater A riveting drama based on medieval King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Tickets are $15, adults; $12, students, seniors (age 65 and older) and military. To celebrate St.. Patrick’s Day, patrons wearing green receive a free snack from the concession stand. Reservations recommended and can be made by calling 301737-5447 or online at www.newtowneplayers.org.
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
Friday, 1-8 p.m. Members only (join at door) Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. St.. Mary’s County Fairgrounds Books, audio books, puzzles, games, LPs. Cash and checks only. There is an ATM on site. Volunteers are also needed. Call 301863-9368 or email stmarysfol@gmail.com
JobSource Mobile Career Center
Tuesday, 1-4 p.m. Leonardtown library The Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center will be at Leonardtown library to provide job searching assistance using Maryland Workforce Exchange and help job seekers get registered.
Job Seekers Workshop
Wednesday, Noon-2 p.m. Lexington Park library Librarians are available to assist with job search related issues such as résumés, online job searches, completing online applications and more. Free service.
Easter fun. The Easter Egg Hunt is open to all ages. Lunch is available for purchase. Don't forget pictures with the Easter Bunny. For more information, email mthompson@ MVFD.com
K-9 Demonstrations
Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Lexington Park library Kimberly Hoctor, a 30-year coupon veteran, explains the basics of using coupons and how to use them most effectively. Free seminar. Register by calling 301-863-8188 or online at www.stmalib.org.
March 23, 10 a.m. Lexington Park library Watch demonstrations by two amazing blood hounds, 5-year Edgar and 3-year old Millie, and learn about Search and Recovery. Program presented by Bay K-9 Search and Recovery Team. Free event. For more information, call 301-863-8188.
Annual Forrest Center Talent Show
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Friday, 6 p.m. Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center The show is open to the public and tickets are $5 per person. A wide variety of performances are offered. For more information, call the school at 301.475.0242. The event may be recorded and presented on St. Mary's County Public School Channel 96, the school system's educational cable channel, and the internet.
Afternoon with the Easter Bunny
Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. Easter Egg Hunt: 1 p.m. for all ages. Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Come enjoy games arts and crafts and
March 25, 2 p.m. Lexington Park library. In this animated movie, a beautiful girl finds a frog prince who wants to be human again and with a fateful kiss, leads them on a hilarious adventure. Snacks provided. Free event.
Who Done It? STEM Program
March 25, 2-3 p.m., Charlotte Hall library Youths ages 7-12 will explore forensic science as they try to solve a crime. Free event. Registration required and can be made by calling 301-884-2211.
Build It
March 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Leonardtown library Youths of all ages can drop in and build something amazing with recycled materials. They only need to bring their imagination. Free event.
Calvert County:
What Are My Old Books Worth? Valuing Your Books Program
Today, 7 p.m. Calvert library, Fairview Branch Join us for a workshop with information and resources to help determine the value of your old books. Liz Prouty and Richard Due, owners of Second Looks Books in Prince Frederick, are also giving participants the chance to bring one or two old books for examination. For more information, contact Lisa Tassa at 410-257-2101.
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Buy Local: The Sustainable Food Movement
Today, 7 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum PEM Talks: Sustainable Chesapeake presents Greg Bowen on “Buy Local: The Sustainable Food Movement.” Locally sourced food producers are on hand with information on how to buy local. Free event.
Fifth Annual Scholarship Benefit
Friday, 6-10 p.m. Bowles Farms in Clements. The this year's Business, Education and Community Alliance, Inc., is hosting annual benefit theme is barn dance. Dress code is country casual attire. Dinner, auction, and entertainment provided. The BECA Awards Event is May 17.
Garden Smarter: Companion Planting, Succession Planting for Vegetable Garden
Saturday,10-11:30 a.m. Calvert library, Prince Frederick Learn about mutually beneficial crop relationships, how to keep insects at bay, attract beneficial insects, enhance the health of garden soil and have great tasting veggies.
Sunday Afternoon with the Pattersons Tour
Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum Point Farm was the country retreat of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Patterson. In 1983 Mrs. Patterson donated the property to the state in honor of her late husband, creating Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum. Get guided tour of this beautiful 1933 Colonial Revival brick house and gardens designed by noted female architects Gertrude Sawyer and Rose Greely. Participants must be age 10 or older. For more information, call 410-586-8500.
Southern Maryland's Leadership Book Club
March 21, 7-8:30 p.m. Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, building 2 room 135 Read 2 Lead. Join the discussion about Leadership and the New Science. For more information and to register, call 240-4160012 or email kimmozingo@theconwellgroup.com
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