March 7, 2013 Scheduled Power Outages for Electrical Repairs and Maintenance A series of power outages is scheduled at Support Site, starting March 8. The outages will enable workers to complete preventive maintenance on power substations, install energy-saving devices for exterior lighting and repair damaged underground cables. Some offices and stores will close during normal working hours in accordance with the following schedule: Date March 8
Duration of Outage 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Support Site Location Fitness Forum; Villa Capri; Villa Ischia; Villa Procida; Villa Ventotene; Villa Ponza; Central Park/ Amphitheater; tennis courts/skateboard park; and external lighting. March 9 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Elementary School, Middle/High School and Child Development Center facilities. March 14 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. BEQ building; MWR Warehouse and Annex; AFN building; Security Training Center; Housing Maintenance Facility; Public Works building; MWR Hobby Shop; Housing Welcome Center; Strikers Bowling Center; and NEX Autoport. March 16 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Housing Unit #s 2001-2011 *Note: There are additional outages scheduled – beyond March 16 – that will be announced once dates are finalized.
Continued Closure of Three Carney Park Cabins Due to Lead in Water Carney Park cabins #1, #2 and #3 will remain closed for use as remedial actions for reducing lead levels in cabin drinking water continue. The cabins were closed in August 2012 to allow for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of internal water lines. Public Works and Preventive Medicine authorities will continue to monitor drinking water quality as repairs are completed. Notification will be made when the cabins are ready for community use. For more information, see the full notification here: http://goo.gl/S2wZp. Reminder: Gas Coupons Rule The NATO Forces tax-free gas coupons can only be redeemed at AGIP (ENI) gas stations. NATO Forces gas coupons cannot be legally accepted at ESSO stations or any other non-AGIP (ENI) stations regardless of proximity to Support Site. All personnel, including military, civilian, and dependents, are required to abide by the rules regarding proper use of the NATO Forces gas coupons. Misuse of these coupons may result in the loss of privileges to purchase the coupons, as well as possible disciplinary action. Compliance with these rules is critical to keeping this important benefit available to all eligible personnel. Now: Annual Utility/Recurring Maintenance Survey is Open The annual Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) Utility and Recurring Maintenance Survey for Italy is open during the month of March. Service members residing in private housing off base are eligible to take the online survey and will be asked to report average monthly costs for utilities and routine maintenance expenses incurred over the last 12 months. Find the survey at https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/marutil.cfm. Data
provided will directly impact the Utility/Recurring Maintenance allowance paid to service members who regularly receive OHA in Italy. March 9: Shamrock Shuffle Run at Support Site MWR has organized a series of fun runs at Support Site for March 9. A free 1-mile fun run will begin 8 a.m., and those who pay a $5 registration fee can participate in a 5K or 10K run slated to kickoff at 8:30 a.m. Registration for the series of runs begins at 7 a.m. in front of the Fitness Forum at Support Site. For more information, call MWR at DSN: 629-6529, 081-811-6529, or cell number 331-197-4126. March 9: Tryouts for 2013 Naples Elite Men's Softball Travel Team Naples Elite is scheduled to hold tryouts for the upcoming 2013 softball season starting March 9 at Carney Park. The tryouts are open to U.S. service members, civilian personnel, and family members who have Carney Park access. For more information, contact Head Coach Terry Caldwell at 340-549-3658 or Assistant Coach MA1 Jeremy Fouch at 366622-5198. March 11-15: Terra Nova Test at Naples Middle/High School Naples Middle/High School is scheduled to administer the Terra Nova test to students March 11-15 from 7:55 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Parents are asked to ensure their children are well-rested, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on time. There will be no student check-outs during testing. Please reschedule conflicting appointments accordingly. For more information, contact the front office at DSN: 629-4061 or 081-811-4061. March 14: Youth Sports Parent Information Meeting at Support Site A mandatory information meeting for parents of children participating in the Youth Sports Spring League is scheduled March 14 in the Fitness Forum at Support Site. The meeting, set to begin at 6 p.m., will address team assignments, coaches, game cancellations, transportation and more. For additional details, call MWR at DSN: 6294749 or 081-811-4749. March 15: New Capo Food Court Opening The new food court at Capo, Bella Napoli Food Court, is scheduled to hold a ribboncutting ceremony March 15 at 11:15 a.m. All community members are invited. The Navy band will perform as food vendors offer free samples from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The food court will open for coffee and breakfast that morning starting at 6 a.m., and then close at 9 a.m. to prepare for the official opening. Lunch will be offered around 11:30 a.m., following the ribbon-cutting ceremony. March 17: The Rogues Performing in New Capo Food Court The Rogues, a band that plays a combination of Celtic, rock, folk, world and classical music, is set to perform March 17 in Capo’s new food court. The free show begins at 7 p.m. and is open to all community members. For more information, call Staci Dietrich at DSN: 626-4894 or 081-568-4894. March 20: Deadline to Sign Up for Club Beyond Spring Trip Club Beyond is scheduled to host Spring Break Adventure Camp in Brussels, Belgium, April 9-13. The trip is open to children (grades 7-8) of U.S. military, civilians, contractors and NATO ID cardholders. The cost of the camp is $350 per child in addition to airfare. The deadline for sign-ups is March 20. For more information, contact club director Arturo Paulino at apaulino@clubbeyond.org, DSN: 629-4600, or 342-801-4208. Club Beyond is a command-sponsored, non-denominational program that organizes youth activities and trips for spiritual development and mentorship.
March 21: Baby Basics Class A class on newborn care (bundling, diapering and bathing), feeding, baby health, and safety is scheduled to be held March 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. The class is open to U.S. military and NATO ID cardholders and will be held in the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office located in room G-16 of the Admin II building at Capo. To register for the class and for more information, call NMCRS at DSN: 626-3913 or 081568-3913. March 21: Navy College Office to Administer SAT The Navy College Office is scheduled to administer the SAT on March 21. The test will also be administered June 20. The ACT will be administered April 18 and May 23. The college office offers a version of the ACT that does not require an essay. Test scores are typically returned to Naples six to eight weeks after the test date. For more information, call the college office at DSN: 626-6678/6681 or 081-568-6678/6681. You can also send an email to nco.naples@eu.navy.mil. March 23: Child and Youth Programs Fun Run at Carney Park Community members are invited to run a 2K or 5K at Carney Park on March 23. The Child and Youth Programs event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to wear t-shirts and accessories that glow in the dark. Those who complete the run will receive a medal and the top winners will receive awards. Registration is $5 for those under 18 and $10 for adults. Transportation is available for those who preregister by March 20. Others can register at Carney Park from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on the day of the event. There will be a bonfire, chili and hot beverages following the run. For more information, call DSN: 629-4729 or 081-811-4729. March 25: Registration for School Year 2013-2014 Begins Parents of returning Naples Middle/High School students and incoming 7th graders can register their children for school year 2013-2014, starting March 25. Registration will be held March 25-April 5 in the school's media center conference room, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each week day. Parents who are planning a PCS move this summer should bring to school a completed Summer PCS Move Form and a copy of orders. For more information, contact the school registrar at DSN: 629-4536 or 081-811-4536. March 25-27: Expect Gate Entry Delays Due to Training Exercise NSA Naples is scheduled to participate in a regional anti-terrorism/force-protection training exercise, March 25-27. Training events are designed to have minimal impact on community members; however, all should anticipate some traffic delays at Support Site and Capo entries. In addition, a security drill is scheduled from 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., March 26, at Support Site school facilities. Installation emergency responders will participate. For more information, contact Installation Training Officer Steve Ursell at DSN: 626-3948 or 081-568-3948. March 27: Intramural Sports Softball Coaches Meeting. A coaches meeting for Intramural Sports Softball will be held in the Capo FitZone conference room, at noon. The same meeting will be held in the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room at 4 p.m. Team rosters are due April 10 and the season is scheduled to begin April 25. Participants must play for their respective commands. For more information, call DSN: 629-6529 or 331-197-4137. March 29: CFC-O Coin Design Contest Deadline The 2013 Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas (CFC-O) annual coin design contest is underway and open to all Department of Defense employees and their family members. The contest judges will select a unique design for the 2013 CFC-O contributor coin that represents the theme "Serve to Honor Your Country / Give Because You Care."
Interested designers can obtain detailed instructions and submission guidelines at cfcoverseas.org. Email the round 1 3/4" diameter design in .jpg or .pdf format to cfco@cfcoverseas.org by March 29. March 30: ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ at Carney Park “Easter Eggstravaganza” is slated for March 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event, which includes a series of family-fun activities, will be held at Carney Park for all community members with park access. MWR is looking for volunteers to assist with the event. For more information on how to volunteer, contact the Youth Center at DSN: 629-4722 or 081-811-4722. April 5: Submarine Birthday Ball Best Ball Golf Scramble Community members are invited to participate in the Submarine Birthday Ball Best Ball Golf Scramble at Carney Park, April 5 at noon. Sign-ins will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Gift certificates will be awarded for “Closest to the Pin,” “Longest Drive,” and “Longest Putt.” For more information, contact ET1 Helms at DSN: 626-4152 or 081568-4152. April 20: Spring Fling Festivities at Carney Park A series of community events and activities are scheduled to be held for this year's Spring Fling, April 20. The MWR Fitness Challenge winner will be awarded, WRA will sponsor a home-safety workshop, and the Youth Sports Spring League will conduct Opening Day. In addition, the day will feature a flea market. Community members can purchase a fleamarket space and table for $10 by calling DSN: 629-4947 or 331-197-4108. Scheduled Strikes in Italy March 22: Alitalia personnel are scheduled to strike from noon to 4 p.m. March 22: Local public transportation personnel are scheduled to strike for 24 hours, with rush hour exceptions determined locally. March 25: Trenitalia personnel are scheduled to strike from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8: Local public transportation personnel are scheduled to strike for four hours. Specific times will be determined locally. Announced Closures/Limited Services Date Closed All Day / No Service Early Closure / Limited Service March 14 March 28 (Teacher Training Day)
-Strikers (late opening at 2 p.m. due to scheduled power outage) -Naples Elementary School -Naples Middle and High School -Naples Elementary School (early release at 11 a.m.) -Naples Middle and High School (early release at 11 a.m.)
April 4 (Teacher Work Day)
April 5 (Teacher Work Day)
April 8-12 (Spring Break)
-Naples Elementary School -Naples Middle and High School -Naples Elementary School -Naples Middle and High School
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Schedule March 8: Explore Vomero Area, 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., meet outside Capo main gate. March 8: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. March 8: Saving and Investing, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. March 11–15: Transition GPS (TAP) Workshop – Pre–Separation, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Support Site FFSC. March 12: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Capo FFSC. March 12: Sponsorship Training, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Capo theater.
March 12: Intro to Basic Italian Language and Conversation, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall. March 12: Communications Skills, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Support Site FFSC. March 12: Al- Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. March 12: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. March 14: Smooth Move, 8 a.m. to noon, Support Site Community Center. March 14: Ombudsman Assembly Meeting, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Support Site FFSC. March 15: Retirement Planning w/TSP, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Support Site FFSC. March 19: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Capo FFSC. March 19: Intro to Basic Italian Language and Conversation, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall. March 19: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. March 19: Al- Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. March 22: Legal Assistance, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (appointments only), Support Site FFSC. March 26: Cultural Tips, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Capo FFSC. March 26: Intro to Basic Italian Language and Conversation, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capo Fellowship Hall. March 26: Alateen Support Group (ages 12-18), 6 p.m. to7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. March 26: Al- Anon Support Group, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Support Site FFSC. *To register for these listings or for more information, call DSN: 629-6372 or 081-8116372. USO Schedule Daily Tours March 8: All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Night. March 10: Naples Underground and Pizza Lunch. March 16: Rome of the Caesars. March 17: Junior Cake Decorating Class. Weekend Tours April 11-14: Venice and Verona. April 18-21: Spring Getaway in Amsterdam. May 24-27: Memorial Day Getaway to Pietrableu Resort. * For tour information, call the USO at DSN: 626-5713 or 629-4903 or visit uso.it. Additional MWR Updates Baseball / Softball Officials Wanted for Sports Programs: Intramural Sports and Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Youth Sports need baseball and softball officials. No experience is necessary. Interested community members must attend a clinic for the sport they wish to officiate. Sign up at the Fitness Forum, Youth Center or Capo FitZone. You can also call DSN: 629-6529/4729 or 081-811-6529/4729 for more information. Clinics will be held in the Support Site Fitness Forum conference room on the following dates: March 23: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Intramural Softball March 24: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Youth Sports Baseball and Softball. Dance & Karaoke Party for Teens at Strikers: Community teens are invited to hang out, dance and sing in the Strikers bowling center party room on Friday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission to the party area is free. For more information, call DSN: 629-6976 or 081-811-6976. Now-March 31: Carney Park Golf Course is offering a 50 percent discount on PGA golf lessons. The offer is open to NSA Naples U.S. military, DOD civilians, and their
dependents ages 16 and older. For additional information, please call Carney Park Golf Course at 081-526-4296. Now-April 26: The Mt. Vesuvius Challenge, a self-paced fitness program with various giveaways during a participant’s climb up different levels, is underway. For details on how to participate, call DSN: 626-4266 or 081-568-4266. March 9: Discounts for a Navy Outdoor Recreation (NOR) Roccaraso ski and snowboard trip is available to youth ages 14 and under. Kids can choose from a free ski or snowboard rental, or a 50 percent discount on bus transportation. Bus spaces and rental equipment are limited and all youth must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the Support Site NOR center at 331-197-4108 or Carney Park’s center at 081-526-1579. March 20: The Auto/Wood Skills Center is offering a workshop to community members from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to keep their vehicles in good shape. Space is limited. For more information, call DSN: 629-4971 or 081568-4971. March 31: An ‘Eggstravaganza’ bunch will be offered at Strikers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The brunch will include breakfast and lunch items, a carving station, fruits, desserts and beverages. The cost is $12.95 per adult, $6.95 for children 5-11 years and free for children 4 years and under (with the purchase of an adult meal). Strikers’ regular menu will not be available until 2 p.m. For more details, call DSN: 629-6976 or 081-811-6976.
ITT Day Trips March 9: Vatican City. March 10: Capri and Anacapri. March 11: Naples Down the Hill and St. Elmo Castle. *For more information on day or extended trips with ITT, visit www.mwritt.org or call DSN: 626-4471 or 629-7906.